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2nd Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant- Royal Oak, Michigan Office

lhhBeverly Hills, MI

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Paralegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All OtherLegal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

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$60,000-$75,000 annually

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Legal Assistant - Commercial & IP Litigation
Location: Royal Oak, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,000-$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Position Overview: LHH is working with a well-established, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Royal Oak office. This position will support attorneys within Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation practices and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support while managing multiple priorities and maintaining a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage attorney calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments
  • Prepare and complete state and federal court e-filings
  • Support litigation matters, including document management, filings, discovery, and trial preparation
  • Draft, format, and prepare correspondence, reports, and complex legal documents
  • Screen and respond to client calls and correspondence as appropriate
  • Assist with attorney billing processes
  • Create and maintain spreadsheets, including formulas and data manipulation
  • Maintain organized and accurate electronic client files
  • Proactively manage workflow, deadlines, and attorney priorities
  • Provide backup support to other legal assistants as needed
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably supporting Commercial Litigation
  • Experience supporting litigation matters in a deadline-driven environment
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures
  • Experience with discovery, filings, and trial preparation strongly preferred
  • Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach
  • Technical Skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including document formatting, styles, and tables of contents
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and data manipulation
  • Experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments/NetDocs preferred
  • Experience with legal billing systems preferred
  • Familiarity with Nuance or similar PDF editing software is a plus
  • EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
  • $60,000-$75,000 annual salary, based on experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance 401(k) and profit sharing
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • ParkingEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year Search managed by: Jenny Ade Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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$60,000-$75,000 annually

Experience level

Senior

Location

Beverly Hills, MI

Occupation

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Industry

Offices of Lawyers

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