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LawMates, LLC

Legal Assistant - Medical Malpractice Defense

Pay: $25–$30/hr
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Location: East Lansing, MI (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/4/2026

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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

Location:
East Lansing, MI Schedule:
Full-Time |
In-Person Experience:
4+ Years Preferred | Litigation Experience Required A respected law firm specializing in medical malpractice defense is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its East Lansing team. The firm represents hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in complex litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong litigation legal assistant who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment. This role will provide direct support to the firm's partners on a variety of litigation matters. Key Responsibilities Support up to 3 attorneys and assist paralegals with active litigation matters File legal documents with Ingham County and other Michigan courts Draft, review, edit, and format pleadings and other legal documents Assist attorneys and paralegals with drafting and editing motions Maintain organized case files and litigation documents Ensure filings and documents are accurate, timely, and properly prepared Qualifications Litigation experience is required; experience in any area of litigation will be considered Approximately 5+ years of legal assistant experience preferred Strong knowledge of legal filing procedures and court documents Ability to draft and edit pleadings and legal documents Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple attorneys and competing priorities Must be comfortable working full-time in person in East Lansing This position does not involve legal research or calendaring. The Legal Assistant will not independently draft motions but will assist attorneys and paralegals with drafting, editing, and preparing motions and other legal documents.
Compensation & Benefits Salary Range:
$50 - $60K/yr - compensation is negotiable based on experience 2 weeks vacation + PTO 401(k) with 3% employer match Employer-paid dental and disability insurance Employer pays 70% of employee medical insurance premium Please note: This position includes a 90-day probationary period. If you're an organized motivated legal professional looking for a great opportunity to grow within a law firm, we'd love to hear from you!
Questions:
Contact Na'Tasia Robinson | 248.727.8648 | natasia@law-mates.com
Pay:
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person