Legal Assistant

Job Description

Gross and Company is conducting Multiple Metro-Detroit area Personal Injury Law Firm client searches for detail‑oriented Legal Assistants
. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in a personal injury law firm. This role involves providing administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals to ensure the efficient operation of the office and smooth case management.

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Schedule and coordinate client appointments, depositions, mediations, and court hearings.
• File legal documents with courts, ensuring compliance with filing deadlines and procedures.
• Maintain and organize case files, both physical and electronic, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Manage attorney's calendars and monitor case deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel to facilitate case progress.
• Assist in tracking case‑related expenses.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, ensuring prompt and professional responses.
• Transcribe dictations and draft routine correspondence.
• Support attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks as needed.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assiatant, preferably in personal injury law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), dictaphone transcription, and case management software.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and filing requirements.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all tasks.
• Professional demeanor and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with e‑filing systems and local, state, and federal court processes.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Success and Performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience.

• Outlook
• Word
• Resume
• Compliance
• Calendars
• Search
• Accessibility
• Salary
• Attention To Detail
• Excel
• Confidentiality
• Compensation
• Communication Skills
• Expenses
• Insurance
• Filing
• Software
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Management

$55,000. (US Dollar)