Legal Assistant - Corporate
Location: Royal Oak, MI (Fully Onsite)
Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a corporate practice team in Royal Oak, MI. This is a fully onsite role, offering the opportunity to work in a centrally located office with covered parking. We are looking for a candidate who is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional client service. This individual should thrive both independently and as part of a team.

• Collaborate with a client-focused team, demonstrating professionalism, excellent communication skills, and sound judgment under the guidance of assigned attorneys.

• Edit, format, and compare lengthy legal documents, including handling closing preparations.

• Manage documents by drafting, proofreading, and editing correspondence, memos, briefs, forms, engagement letters, and document assembly in proper legal form.

• File legal documents both electronically and through traditional methods.

• Transcribe documents from dictation; proofread and edit all materials for accuracy and professionalism.

• Answer telephone calls courteously and professionally; forward messages and handle non-legal inquiries.

• Manage incoming mail and coordinate document deliveries via courier services or other methods.

• Maintain attorney calendars and deadlines, including appointments and follow-up dates.

• Enter and proofread time entries in the billing system, ensuring accuracy before monthly deadlines.

• Open new files, perform conflict checks, and organize electronic and physical client files. Close inactive files in accordance with retention policies.

• Schedule appointments, coordinate travel, and prepare necessary documents for meetings and closings.

• Request checks for filing fees and process attorney business expense reimbursements.

• Assist with overflow work, absence coverage, and other firm needs as directed by attorneys, paralegals, or Human Resources.

• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and other required meetings.

• Perform general office duties, including copying, typing, scanning, and faxing.

• Maintain confidentiality in all firm and client matters.

Education:

• High school diploma required.

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as a legal secretary or in a law firm setting.

• Experience with law office policies and procedures and producing accurate legal documents with minimal supervision.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal document management software.

• Ability to transcribe legal documents and correspondence at 30+ words per minute.

• Strong proofreading skills.

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities to manage deadlines and competing priorities.

• Professional demeanor and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

• Excellent communication and the ability to follow instructions effectively.

• Commitment to responsive client service.

• Flexibility to work occasional hours outside the standard schedule.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with iManage or other document management systems.

Please email your resume to for immediate consideration.