We are looking for a Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team in Farmington Hills, Michigan in a contract-to-permanent position. This role is ideal for someone with litigation experience who can manage filings, coordinate schedules, and provide dependable support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced office setting. The position begins fully on-site and may transition to a hybrid schedule after becoming permanent, offering the opportunity to contribute to matters involving municipal law, general counsel work, and litigation.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, format, and submit legal filings for state courts, federal courts, and appellate courts in accordance with applicable procedural rules.
- Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys, helping manage priorities across a shared workload.
- Draft, revise, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, and related documents with strong attention to formatting and accuracy.
- Maintain attorney calendars, track court dates and deadlines, and help ensure timely completion of filings and case-related tasks.
- Transcribe and process dictated notes and other materials into well-prepared legal documents.
- Support attorneys handling litigation, municipal law, and general counsel matters by organizing files and monitoring case activity.
- Use Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint, to create, update, and manage documents and presentations as needed.