Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Legal Assistant (Litigation)

FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES PLC - 4.5

Okemos, MI Job Details Full-time $27 - $37 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Word embeddings Filing High school diploma or GED Typesetting Law office Document viewing software Legal case management Managing executive calendars Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description

FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES PLC

has an immediate opening for a full-time legal assistant to assist in the management, organization, and prioritization of the firm's increasing litigation workflow. Our office is located at 4151 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864 with office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a one-hour unpaid lunch. Our typical cases involve municipal law, public utilities, employment law, and franchising/liquor license regulation. Summary of Responsibilities Legal assistants provide critical administrative and legal support to attorneys, paralegals and practice groups. This role requires strong organizational, communication and multitasking skills and a thorough understanding of legal terminology, procedures and documentation standards. Legal assistants must have excellent written and oral communication skills and strong attention to detail. Legal assistants manage attorney calendars, coordinate court filings, prepare legal documents and maintain case files. They often serve as the first point of contact for clients and external parties, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include drafting, proofreading, formatting, filing, and finalizing legal documents for attorneys and clients; organizing and establishing electronic client files and matters; communicating with court staff, agencies, and opposing counsel; monitoring and managing multiple calendars, schedules, and deadlines; performing general clerical duties; and assisting on special projects when necessary. Essential Functions and Qualities A qualified candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional with the following skills: Microsoft Word Create an automated table of contents and index of authorities Create tables, bulleted/numbered lists, charts, outlines Inserting/removing page, section, and column breaks, headers/footers, page numbers Track changes, comments, and compare documents Convert Word to PDF Microsoft Outlook Create new email messages Create calendar appointments for self and attorneys Adobe Convert PDF to Word Combine files, organize pages, edit content, insert comments Redact content Bates numbering A qualified candidate will possess the following qualities and attributes: Collaborative Alertness Initiative Coachable Ability to organize and prioritize Accommodating Interdependent Experience and Education A qualified candidate will have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a private sector law firm or public sector legal department, with knowledge of legal terminology and local, state and federal rules. High school diploma required, associate degree in a related field is preferred. Compensation and Benefits Compensation commensurate with qualifications and includes paid time off (PTO), full benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), and a 401k profit sharing plan. EOE.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person