Legal Assistant - Ann Arbor

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Compensation: $58,000 - $68,000

About the Opportunity

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced litigation practice. This position requires strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, document preparation, and case management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional client service and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.

• Open, organize, and maintain client and matter files in accordance with firm procedures.

• Assist with case management, including monitoring deadlines, tracking case activity, and coordinating litigation-related tasks.

• Format and file documents in state and federal courts, including electronic filings.

• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, conferences, meetings, and travel arrangements.

• Track court dates, filing deadlines, and discovery obligations.

• Process attorney expense reimbursements and other administrative support tasks.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and case-related information.

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure timely completion of assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation legal assistant or litigation support experience.

• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery processes, and legal terminology.

• Experience with state and federal court filings, including e-filing systems.

• Ability to prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, and complex legal documents.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong proofreading and editing abilities.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal technology platforms.

• Appellate filing experience is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.

• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to collaboration, accountability, and client service.

• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $58,000 - $68,000

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Professional development opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Pay Details: $58,000.00 to $68,000.00 per year

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