Legal Assistant
trustpointoneDetroit (MI)
About the role
Trustpoint is excited to partner with a respected litigation law firm in its search for a Legal Assistant. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with litigation support experience, strong document formatting skills, and knowledge of Michigan court procedures and e-filing requirements.
Responsibilities:
Manage the firm’s calendar and deadline tracking systems, monitoring upcoming deadlines and following up with attorneys to ensure timely filings
Format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including motions, briefs, jury instructions, post-trial motions, and proposed orders
Support appellate filings by preparing tables of contents, indexes of authorities, appendices, exhibits, and electronic bookmarks
Coordinate and complete electronic and paper court filings, track submissions, and maintain filed copies
Prepare initial drafts of orders, attorney appearances, hearing notices, praecipes, and other legal documents for attorney review
Compile and organize exhibits and supporting materials for court filings
Order and track transcripts, coordinate with court reporters, and monitor delivery
Maintain organized electronic and physical case files from creation through archival
Prepare case binders and materials for attorneys
Assist with trial and hearing preparation and provide general litigation and administrative support
Qualifications: Prior litigation-related legal assistant or paralegal experience required
Familiarity with Michigan court procedures, court structure, and e-filing systems required
Understanding of litigation documents, pleadings, court rules, and filing deadlines
Strong document formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills
Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment
Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, properly formatted court filings
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys
Appellate filing experience preferred but not required
Proficiency with Google Calendar and electronic document management systems
All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time
Details:
Employment Type: Direct hire
Location: Detroit
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