Litigation Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a respected, trial-driven litigation team where experienced legal support professionals are truly valued Gain hands-on exposure to active civil litigation and insurance defense matters Work directly with experienced trial attorneys on cases from discovery through trial preparation Build long-term career stability at a firm with decades of steady growth Be part of a collaborative, professional environment that recognizes strong support talent Enjoy a full-time 35-hour workweek with paid holidays, vacation, and personal time Location: Troy, Michigan — on-site schedule offering consistency and strong in-office collaboration with attorneys and fellow legal support professionals. Note: This role requires 2+ years of legal support experience in litigation or insurance defense. This is a firm requirement. Experience with Michigan court e-filing, comfort taking dictation when needed, and fast, accurate typing are strongly preferred. About Us We are a well-established litigation-focused law firm with a long-standing reputation for being trial-ready and detail-driven. Our attorneys rely heavily on skilled legal support professionals to keep cases moving efficiently and effectively. We value teamwork, professionalism, and the critical role our support staff plays in delivering excellent legal representation. Confidential Employer. Job Description Support attorneys throughout active civil litigation and insurance defense matters File pleadings, motions, and other documents through Michigan court electronic filing systems Maintain attorney calendars for court deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and trial dates Prepare and format correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other legal documents Transcribe dictation and produce accurate attorney correspondence and case documents Compile, organize, and label exhibits for motions, depositions, mediations, and trials Schedule depositions, meetings, client appointments, and court appearances Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel Help attorneys stay ahead of deadlines in a busy litigation environment Qualifications 2+ years of legal support experience in litigation or insurance defense Prior experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, litigation secretary, or similar legal support professional Familiarity with Michigan court procedures, filings, and electronic filing preferred Strong typing, document preparation, and administrative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Excellent organization, attention to detail, and deadline management Strong written and verbal communication skills Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach Comfort taking dictation when needed strongly preferred Why You Will Love Working Here You will work in a firm where experienced legal support professionals are an important part of the litigation team. We offer meaningful case involvement, supportive attorneys, a stable 35-hour workweek, and a professional culture that values experience, accountability, teamwork, and long-term contributions.

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