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Bernard Nickels & Associates

Legal Assistant

Pay: $22/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Detroit, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$61,331 / year median in Michigan

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Legal Assistant Bernard Nickels & Associates

0 Detroit, MI Job Details Contract $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Interpersonal skills Customer service Bachelor's degree Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Organizational skills Law office experience Time management

Full Job Description Role:

Legal Assistant Status:

Contract Assignment Contract Duration:

ongoing

Location:

Detroit, MI Pay Rate:

$22/hour

Keys to the role: Recent grads are encouraged to apply
class of 2025 or 2026 100% onsite in Detroit Fulltime hours
35 hours per week Responsibilities and Duties Direct interaction with clients.

Ordering of medical records, interacting vendors. Speaks with attorneys and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects. Drafts legal documents Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to attorneys. Develops and maintains records on specific cases. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree is preferred, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Understanding legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters is a plus. Adept at learning and using legal software. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. Here are the details of the role… Contract Assignment

ongoing duration to start; possible conversion to perm Full-time hours (M-F, 35 hours a week).

Location:

100% Onsite Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits available after 30 days of contracting. During the contract duration, there are no Vacation time or Holiday time during contract duration up to 5 Sick days per year

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Legal administrative: 1 year (Required) Law office: 1 year (Required)

Location:

Detroit, MI 48202 (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Detroit, MI 48202 (Required)

Work Location:

In person