Bloomfield Hills, MI

Legal Assistant

Mid-Size firm in Oakland County is looking for a specialized and extremely experienced (Min 3 years) Legal Assistant for the firms Family Law section.

Responsibilities

Looking for a well-seasoned executive assistant - not afraid to learn and take charge

Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers

Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners

Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research

Source and verify important case intelligence

Edit and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions

Preserve an updated case record system

Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate

Maintain and update inventories of contact details

Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

Skills

Proven experience as legal secretary

Knowledge of, legal terminology, regulations and court system

Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, Dictaphone etc.)

Working knowledge of Net Docs management software program is a plus

Proficiency in English

Outstanding time-management and typing skills

Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people

Annual bonus potential and Annual Salary review

8 hour shift with an hour paid lunch with some flexibility

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Family Law: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person