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.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Mobile Legal Services, PLLC Novi, MI Job Details Contract $30 - $35 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Work from home Qualifications Microsoft Word Computer operation Microsoft Excel Computer literacy Law office experience Typing Full Job Description Part-Time Legal Assistant — Estate Planning & Probate Hybrid | 15-20 hours per week | $30-$35 per hour | Novi, MI About Our Firm Mobile Legal Services, PLLC is a small, one-of-a-kind law firm serving families across Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne, and southern Macomb Counties. We practice estate planning, probate, elder law, guardianship and conservatorship, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning — and we come to our clients, meeting many of them at their location of choosing. About the Role We are hiring a dependable, outgoing, responsive, and caring assistant to support the attorney with legal and administrative work on a part-time basis. You will choose your own hours around scheduled appointments and work primarily from home, with roughly one day a week in the office. The work rewards concentration, accuracy, initiative, and organization, and it puts you in direct contact with clients during meaningful moments in their lives. What You'll Do Draft routine documents and correspondence, respond to letters and email, and type and revise documents drafted by the attorney Schedule appointments, maintain online calendars, organize files, and answer phone calls Attend document signing appointments in the office or at various locations in our service area Interact with current and prospective clients, court personnel, and other attorneys Prepare and mail billing statements Prepare and submit court filing documents What We're Looking For Detail oriented, with the ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize A motivated self-starter who works well independently Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word & Excel and general proficiency with computers An associate's degree or higher, or at least two years of experience in a law firm Reliable transportation of your own, and willingness to travel up to 45 miles for client meetings A flexible schedule for occasional evening appointments — no weekends Compensation & Schedule $30-$35 per hour, based on experience 15-20 hours per week
Hybrid:
work from home, with about one day a week in the office You set your own hours, apart from scheduled appointments Travel to client signing appointments is part of the role. Mileage is reimbursed, and your travel time is paid.
Pay:
$30.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 20.0 per week
