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Robert Half
Legal Assistant
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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 the U.S.
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a nationally recognized law firm in Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a highly organized candidate who can confidently manage a busy practice, provide high-level support to multiple attorneys, and work effectively with minimal supervision in a remote environment. The position will focus on litigation support as well as trust and estate matters, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to keep competing priorities on track.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to three attorneys, including one focused on litigation and two handling trust and estate matters.
- Prepare, format, revise, and organize legal correspondence, pleadings, filings, and other case-related documents with a high level of accuracy.
- Coordinate court filings in both state and federal courts, ensuring documents are submitted correctly and within required deadlines.
- Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling hearings, meetings, deadlines, and other critical dates while proactively monitoring changes and conflicts.
- Track case activity, manage legal files, and keep records organized to support efficient workflow across multiple matters.
- Communicate professionally with courts, clients, and internal team members regarding scheduling, documentation, and case updates.
- Assist with litigation processes by gathering materials, preparing exhibits, and supporting attorneys with matter-related logistics.
- Work independently in a remote setting while managing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Requirements
- Prior experience as a Legal Assistant within a litigation-focused law firm environment.
- Strong background supporting litigation matters and preparing a wide range of legal documents.
- Demonstrated proficiency with electronic filing procedures in both state and federal courts.
- Excellent calendar management skills with the ability to oversee multiple deadlines and attorney schedules.
- Experience supporting trust and estate legal work is highly preferred.
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage competing priorities in a remote role.
- Strong written communication, attention to detail, and overall administrative accuracy.
- Comfortable supporting multiple attorneys in a high-volume setting.