Legal Assistant Annette Benson Law Bloomfield Hills, MI Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20

• $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Profit sharing 401(k) 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Teamwork Attention to detail Law office experience Legal case management Full Job Description Job Summary I am a solo family law practitioner with more than 30 years of experience representing clients during some of the most important and difficult periods of their lives.

My practice is known for being caring, compassionate, assertive, detail-oriented, and strongly focused on the well-being of each client. I am seeking a dependable, personable, and organized Legal Assistant to become an important part of my practice. This is more than an administrative position. The ideal candidate will be someone who understands that family law clients often need both excellent legal support and a calm, reassuring human presence. You will work closely with me in a collaborative environment. While I draft my own pleadings and correspondence, I value having an assistant who is interested in understanding the goals, strategy, and larger picture of each case. I enjoy discussing cases and problem-solving with my assistant so that we can work together effectively and provide thoughtful, responsive service to our clients. The right person will be pleasant and professional with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and everyone who contacts the office. You should be comfortable learning and following established procedures, using legal software, managing details, and taking pride in doing things accurately and thoroughly. Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming, professional, and compassionate first point of contact for clients and callers
• Maintain and organize electronic and paper case files using the firm's software and established filing system
• Learn and consistently follow the office's procedures for opening, maintaining, updating, and closing files
• Assist with preparing documents, pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, exhibits, and other case-related materials
• Proofread documents carefully for spelling, grammar, formatting, and other details
• Assist with electronic filings with the court, including organizing documents, confirming filing requirements, monitoring filing status, and maintaining records of submissions
• Calendar court dates, hearings, deadlines, meetings, appointments, and other important events accurately
• Assist with preparing hearing and trial materials, including binders, exhibits, witness information, and organized document sets
• Track deadlines and bring important dates, tasks, and follow-up items to the attorney's attention
• Monitor incoming mail, email, court notices, and other communications, ensuring that items are properly routed, saved, calendared, or addressed
• Identify inconsistencies, missing information, approaching deadlines, or potential administrative problems and bring them to the attorney's attention promptly
• Perform other administrative and case-support duties that contribute to the effective operation of the practice Skills Prior legal office or professional administrative experience.

Excellent organizational, proofreading, and computer skills. Ability to learn and efficiently use case-management software. Familiarity with court filings, legal documents, calendaring, and professional correspondence. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines. Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Professional, compassionate, reliable, and service-oriented approach.

Pay:

$20.00

• $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0
• 40.

0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Free parking Opportunities for advancement Profit sharing

Experience:

Law office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person