Legal Assistance/Paralegal

Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about family law? Can you manage complex client interactions and ensure seamless operations?
Are you ready to be the backbone of a dynamic legal team in a fast-growing firm?
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Rooted in compassion and driven by results, Boroja, Bernier & Associates is a trusted legal advocate for individuals and families across Michigan. Based in Shelby Township, the firm represents clients in family law, probate and estate planning, criminal defense, and disability matters. The firm has built its reputation on trust, clear communication, and dedicated client service. The Legal Assistant at BBA Law exists to support the firm's expanding Family Law practice. The Legal Assistant will help manage client communications, streamline administrative processes, and ensure matters remain organized and on track. By providing proactive support, strong follow-through, and effective case coordination, this role enables attorneys to focus on high-value legal work while delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
Email Management: Manage high-volume email communications by prioritizing urgent matters, tracking deadlines, coordinating follow-up, and ensuring important messages are addressed promptly and nothing falls through the cracks.
Serve as a key point of contact for clients, opposing parties, and other stakeholders by providing timely updates, answering inquiries, and fostering a professional and responsive experience.
Family Law Support: Support family law matters through client communication, case coordination, deadline tracking, document preparation, and administrative case management.
Facilitate court-related tasks, including preparing proofs of service, coordinating subpoenas, and managing procedural requirements to help ensure matters remain organized and compliant.
Document Assistance: Assist with drafting legal documents, preparing forms, conducting legal support work, and maintaining accurate documentation to support case progression.
Accountability Management: Help keep cases, communications, and priorities on track by proactively following up on outstanding items, reminding stakeholders of pending actions, and ensuring important deadlines and commitments are not overlooked.
Family Law Experience: 2–3+ years of legal assistant or legal support experience preferred. Family law experience is strongly preferred; however, candidates from other civil litigation backgrounds with strong procedural and case management experience are encouraged to apply.
Independent Work Ethic: Resourceful and self-directed, capable of making sound operational decisions, solving routine challenges, and keeping work moving forward with minimal supervision.
On-Site Engagement: Thrives in an in-office role where collaboration and direct engagement with colleagues are integral to success.
High-Visibility Role: Work alongside Joel Bernier, a highly respected partner leading the firm's Family Law practice, serving as a trusted operational partner whose contributions have a visible impact on client service and daily operations.
Autonomy and Trust: Take ownership of meaningful responsibilities and enjoy the autonomy to make decisions, solve problems, and help drive matters forward in a role that values initiative and accountability.
Professional Growth: Grow alongside an expanding practice with opportunities to deepen your legal knowledge, expand your responsibilities, and become an integral part of the firm's continued success.
Retirement Savings: Build for your future with access to a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching opportunities to help support your long-term financial goals.
Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid holidays and paid time off, providing opportunities to recharge, maintain balance, and return to work refreshed and focused.
Join BBA Law as a Legal Assistant and be a cornerstone of our Family Law team, impacting lives and legacies positively. If you're an organized, dedicated professional ready to excel in a challenging yet rewarding role, apply today to become part of our esteemed firm's journey towards continued excellence.