Description

Established Bloomfield Hills family-law practice is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join our office on a full-time basis.

Family-law experience is required. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Michigan family-law practice and court procedures and will be able to work independently in a busy legal environment.

Requirements

Responsibilities include:

Supporting the attorney in all aspects of Michigan family-law matters
Preparing and formatting pleadings, motions, correspondence and other legal documents
E-filing documents with Michigan courts and maintaining electronic case files
Managing the attorney's calendar, deadlines, hearings, mediations and appointments
Communicating professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel and other professionals
Assisting with discovery, subpoenas and other litigation-related matters
Maintaining organized and accurate client and case files
Monitoring deadlines and assisting with the day-to-day management of a family-law caseload
Performing general legal-secretarial and administrative duties as needed
Qualifications:

Prior family-law experience required
Knowledge of Michigan family-law procedures and court practices
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong proofreading and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple matters and meet deadlines
Professional, dependable and discreet
Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a small law office
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Clio required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Michigan electronic court-filing systems
Experience with other legal technology is a plus