Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Family Law

A local company with a facility in the Bloomfield Hills, MI area is currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegals for Long-term opportunities with their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for Legal Assistant / Paralegals looking for a company that offers competitive rates, excellent management, and a strong office culture.

Legal Assistant / Office Manager rates are anticipated to start at $70,000-$80,000 plus additional bonus opportunity based on each candidates experience and education. All well qualified candidates will be considered regardless of pay rate.

Qualified Legal Assistant / Office Managers will have most, if not all of the following skills and experience:

· 2+ years of recent/relevant experience in a legal setting, preferably with a firm who specializes or works with Family law.

· 2+ years of experience with court filings, document formatting, and case management.

· Proficiency with calendar management and scheduling – Hearings, depositions, etc.

· Experience / familiarity working with the Federal Court system

· External filings – Motions briefs, mailings

· Experience using Case Management & Electronic case filing software (Cleo, Eve, Pacer all in use)

· Paralegal Certficiation is preferred, but not required

· Comfortable handling Office Manager responsibilities, ie: administrative tasks, ordering supplies, tracking vendors, licensing, and expiration dates.