Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, and handle all office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.

$17 - $25 hourly

• Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly
• Process client billing properly using daily time records with help from the accounting department
• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
• Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed
• Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events

• Manage assigned case files to ensure deadlines are met by other team members
• Attend weekly meetings to prioritize assignments and incorporate workflows
• Keep clients apprised of case status, court dates, and progress

• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
• Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
• Experience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programs
• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position

• Experience in criminal law and/or family law is a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines with quick turnaround times
• Experience in billing time accurately and efficiently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Patient and consistent in maintaining established standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Unhurried, methodical, and step-by-step approach to well-defined, repetitive tasks
• Ability to investigate information with empathy and a positive attitude
• Effective team player and collaborator with a cooperative approach to work

Kirsch Daskas Law Group is a boutique, client-centered law firm representing individuals and families in high-stakes matters across Michigan. Our multidisciplinary approach focuses on protecting rights, futures, and peace of mind. Founded in 1995, our firm is built on experience, integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice.