A prominent law firm in the Metro Detroit area is looking for a Legal Assistant with Family Law experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers.
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners.
- Conduct thorough statistical / documentary research.
- Source and verify important case intelligence.
- Edit and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions.
- Preserve an updated case record system.
- Answer calls, take notes / messages and redirect calls when appropriate.
- Maintain and update inventories of contact details.
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas, and provide timely reminders.
Skills
- Proven experience as legal secretary.
- Knowledge of, legal terminology, regulations and court system.
- Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dicta, etc).
- Working knowledge of Net Docs management software program is a plus.
- Proficiency in English.
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills.
- Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people.
- Annual bonus potential and Annual Salary review.
Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :Schedule :
- 8-5 (some flexibility) 1 hour for lunch
- Monday to Friday
If you are interested in applying for this position please send your resume to ian.fleminggogpac .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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