Legal Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a prominent family law practice in Southfield, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling sensitive legal materials, coordinating court-related filings, and keeping case information organized in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will provide reliable administrative and practice support to attorneys and paralegals while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and strong communication throughout daily operations.

Responsibilities:

• Review, revise, and finalize confidential legal documents with careful attention to accuracy, formatting, and inconsistencies that require follow-up.

• Prepare and submit paper and electronic court filings in a timely manner while helping ensure compliance with applicable filing procedures.

• Support attorneys and paralegals with day-to-day legal administrative needs and assist with workflows that keep matters moving efficiently.

• Organize, maintain, and index electronic case records, including managing substantial volumes of documentation across active matters.

• Handle payment-related requests and reimbursement processing, and monitor items through completion.

• Communicate with clarity when interacting with legal team members, court contacts, and other parties as needed.

• Safeguard sensitive information by applying sound judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality in all work activities.

• Complete independent administrative assignments such as editing and releasing time entries, coordinating CLE tracking and reporting, and following through on related support tasks.

• Balance competing deadlines and shifting priorities while remaining flexible and dependable in a busy legal setting.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in a legal assistant or closely related support position.
• Background supporting legal matters, preferably within family law, litigation, or similarly document-intensive practice areas.
• Strong command of written English, including grammar, spelling, proofreading, and clear business communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new legal and administrative software tools quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and care.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed files and coordinate multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgment, and provide dependable support in a deadline-driven environment.

Compensation

Based on experience

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