Experienced Legal Assistant

Insurance Defense Firm is looking for a bright and energetic Legal Assistant to support the Managing Partner of the firm. The position requires a high level of professionalism, strong communication, follow-up ability and interpersonal skills. The perfect candidate will be a self-motivated, proactive, able to work well under high pressure situations, have detailed knowledge and experience with Court procedures, excellent proofreading and grammar skills, and able to consistently use good judgment.

• Prepares and drafts legal documents
• Manages attorney’s calendar by scheduling conferences and teleconferences, travel, monitors and records court appearance dates, organizes client and attorney meetings, schedules depositions, IMEs, and confirms court dates, pleadings, and filing requirements
• Schedules couriers, and court reporters
• Direct contact with clients
• Ability to adapt to firm office procedures and work independently, but also be a team-player
• Conserves attorney’s time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports, and legal documents
• Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information, following-up on delegated assignments, and knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney
• Inputs attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses
• Maintains confidentiality
• Maintains transcripts, documents and evidence
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Outlook and other law firm software
• Must have strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail, excellent communication & interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environment
• Must type 60 wpm
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years litigation experience; Insurance defense knowledge, a plus!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Legal Secretary: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Livonia, MI 48152: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person