Legal Assistant

Company Description MJ Law, PLC is a multidisciplinary law firm focusing on Immigration, Real Estate, and Personal Injury matters. The firm provides legal services to a diverse client base, guiding individuals, families, and businesses through complex legal processes. MJ Law, PLC emphasizes clear communication, diligent case management, and practical solutions tailored to client needs. Team members collaborate closely with attorneys to deliver efficient, client-centered representation in a professional setting. Role Description This is a full-time Legal Assistant role based in Dearborn, MI. The Legal Assistant will answer all incoming telephone calls, conduct intakes with potential leads, support attorneys handling immigration, real estate, and personal injury cases by preparing and organizing legal documents, maintaining files, and managing calendars and deadlines. Daily tasks include drafting correspondence and forms, collecting and reviewing client information, coordinating with courts and agencies, and updating case management systems. The role also involves scheduling appointments, answering client inquiries, and ensuring all administrative procedures comply with firm policies. The Legal Assistant will work closely with the legal team to help move cases forward efficiently and provide reliable support to clients and attorneys. Qualifications Candidates should possess foundational knowledge of law and preferred familiarity with immigration, real estate, or personal injury practice areas. Candidates should possess skills in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing pleadings, forms, and correspondence. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, including clear written communication and professional client interaction. Candidates should possess administrative assistance experience, including scheduling, file management, and data entry in legal or professional settings. Candidates should possess prior experience as legal assistants or in a similar legal support role. Additional beneficial qualifications include attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, proficiency with legal case management software and standard office applications, and strong organizational skills. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field or a paralegal/legal assistant certificate is preferred but not required, depending on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr