Legal Secretary - Litigation

Miller Canfield is an international law firm with more than 200 attorneys in 20 offices and affiliated locations in North America, Europe and the Middle East. We are a full-service law firm, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, earning client trust the same way it has since 1852 - with hard work, responsiveness and world-class legal service. U.S. News & World Report has named Miller Canfield one of the best law firms to work for in 2024. Our mission is to engage the best people to deliver the best possible results for our clients. We are seeking a full-time Legal Secretarey on-site in our Detroit, MI office. This individual will be primarily responsible for assigned duties such as the following: Assists in preparation of legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and briefs. Types, transcribes, revises and proofreads legal documents accurately, prioritizes assignments, and meets specific deadlines on projects. Reviews and edits documents for accuracy and arranges for timely filing of documents. Prepares expense reports, check requests and reimbursement requests. Performs caseload and database management of files and extensive e-filing in State and Federal Courts. Assembles, organizes and prepares documents for filing into our document management system. Coordinates client billing matters; assists with client billing process. Input attorneys' time entries into our billing system. Coordinates schedules; arranges meetings and reserves conference rooms. Makes travel arrangements and prepares itineraries. Processes all mail, both postal mail and emails; reviews and routes incoming mail; prepares and processes outgoing mail, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Must have a minimum High School Diploma/GED. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and excellent computer, organizational, spelling, grammar, and time management skills. Knowledge of the complete litigation process. Knowledge of electronic filing in State and Federal Courts. Ability to docket and follow-up on court dates. Ability to work with digital dictation software. Ability to work and manipulate PDF and Word documents; familiar with redlining and comparing documents. Ability to proofread typed material for errors. Ability to communicate both orally and written effectively, courteously, and professionally with all firm employees, clients, and visitors. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints and work overtime, as necessary. Ability to work collaboratively in a team; proactively demonstrate teamwork and communication with team members and all Firm personnel. Ability to work autonomously and with discretion. Ability to handle a very busy desk with multiple projects. A minimum 3 years previous litigation legal experience required in order to effectively perform with minimal supervision At Miller Canfield, we offer you the opportunity to simultaneously live your life and advance your career—really advance your career—in ways that matter most to you. We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid time off, excellent family leave (for moms and dads alike), flexible assignments, career advancement, annual performance reviews, and community involvement opportunities. Our benefit package includes health, dental, and life insurance options, including health savings accounts, long- and short-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution. For consideration, please submit cover letter with salary requirements.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person