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Legal Assistant

📍 Royal Oak, MI·Posted 93d ago

💰 $60k–$75k/yrFull-TimeProfit SharingHealth InsuranceDental & Vision

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC is a full-service law firm with a strong commitment to client service, collaboration, and professional excellence. Our team-oriented culture encourages initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. The Firm is currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Assistant with 3+ years of supporting Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation practices to join our Royal Oak office. In this role, you will work in close partnership with assigned attorneys, supporting matters from inception through resolution while managing a dynamic workflow and delivering high-quality administrative services to our business clients. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and demonstrates strong ownership, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Manage assigned attorneys’ calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments with a high degree of accuracy
Perform e-filing in state and federal courts
Coordinate and support litigation matters, including document management, filings, and general case support
Screen incoming client calls and correspondence; respond independently when appropriate
Draft, format, and prepare emails, confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex legal documents
Maintain attorney billing processes
Create, maintain, and manipulate spreadsheet data, including use of formulas
Maintain organized client files in document management systems and ensure accuracy of records
Anticipate attorney needs and proactively manage workflow and priorities
Provide back-up support to other legal assistants as needed
Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within Commercial Litigation
Demonstrated experience supporting litigation matters in a deadline-driven environment; exposure to discovery, filings, and trial preparation is strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures
Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision
High level of professionalism in all interactions with attorneys, clients, and colleagues

Skills & Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work and consistently meet deadlines
Proactive, solution-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate needs
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Collaborative mindset with a commitment to teamwork and mutual support
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential client and firm information

Technical Proficiency

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (document formatting, styles, tables of contents)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data manipulation
Experience with document management systems (e.g., NetDocs) preferred
Experience with billing systems preferred
Familiarity with Nuance or similar PDF editing tools is a plus