Legal Assistant

Position:
Legal Assistant

Location:

Detroit, MI

Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest's oldest and most respected law firms, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Detroit office. We are looking for an experienced and motivated legal assistant to provide high-level support to two partners within our torts & litigation and professional liability practice groups. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the attorney offices by updating their calendars, scheduling court appearances, depositions, hearings, preparing legal documents, e-filing, as well as other legal assistant tasks.

• Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Manage document preparation, filing (electronic and paper), scheduling, pre-bills and billing.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date case files and docketing records.
• Answer phones, handle correspondence, and provide general administrative support.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local court rules, including e-filing and electronic docketing.
• Work collaboratively with other assistants and firm staff to ensure seamless operations across offices.

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have 5 to 7 years of experience in a legal assistant role, with a strong background in litigation preferably in a law firm environment.
• Preferably have experience in professional liability, product liability, torts, motor vehicle negligence and commercial litigation.
• Be proficient in legal document preparation, file and case management, scheduling, dictation, and billing procedures.
• Have a working knowledge of electronic court filing systems and docketing software.
• E-File in state and federal court (preferred).
• Be highly familiar with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document management systems (preferably iManage).
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate is a dependable and adaptable team player who takes initiative, enjoys learning new skills, and is committed to providing high-quality service. This position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Interested candidates should submit resumes to