Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a prominent family law practice in Southfield, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling sensitive legal materials, coordinating court-related filings, and keeping case information organized in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will provide reliable administrative and practice support to attorneys and paralegals while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and strong communication throughout daily operations.

Responsibilities:

• Review, revise, and finalize confidential legal documents with careful attention to accuracy, formatting, and inconsistencies that require follow-up.
• Prepare and submit paper and electronic court filings in a timely manner while helping ensure compliance with applicable filing procedures.
• Support attorneys and paralegals with day-to-day legal administrative needs and assist with workflows that keep matters moving efficiently.
• Organize, maintain, and index electronic case records, including managing substantial volumes of documentation across active matters.
• Handle payment-related requests and reimbursement processing, and monitor items through completion.
• Communicate with clarity when interacting with legal team members, court contacts, and other parties as needed.
• Safeguard sensitive information by applying sound judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality in all work activities.
• Complete independent administrative assignments such as editing and releasing time entries, coordinating CLE tracking and reporting, and following through on related support tasks.
• Balance competing deadlines and shifting priorities while remaining flexible and dependable in a busy legal setting.