Legal Assistant – Litigation Support

Job Description

Legal Assistant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a Legal Assistant role supporting a litigation practice located in Southfield, Michigan. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, dedicated to connecting highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies across finance, accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative sectors. This position is well-suited for an individual capable of balancing paralegal duties with administrative legal support, enabling attorneys to effectively advance their cases. The role is critical for managing medical malpractice matters, processing court submissions, and preparing essential legal documents.

The TL;DR
• Location: In-person, Southfield, MI
• Mission: To support a litigation practice efficiently by expertly balancing paralegal duties with administrative legal support, thereby moving cases forward effectively.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Preparation: Prepare, revise, and organize a variety of legal documents including pleadings and correspondence for litigation matters.
• Court Submissions: Manage electronic court submissions, ensuring all filings are accurately completed and submitted within required deadlines.
• Calendar Management: Maintain attorney calendars by diligently tracking hearings, crucial filing dates, appointments, and other case-related deadlines.
• Medical Malpractice Support: Assist with medical malpractice cases through compiling necessary records, organizing case materials, and providing support for ongoing litigation activity.
• Case File Coordination: Coordinate and manage case files, monitor the flow of documents, and keep all matter information current and readily accessible.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires practical knowledge of civil litigation procedures and specific court filing requirements.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a legal support role, with a strong focus on litigation, including hands-on experience preparing and submitting e-filings through court systems.
• Skills: Strong ability to draft, proofread, and format legal documents with a high degree of accuracy; proficiency in calendar management and meticulous deadline tracking for active case matters.
• Bonus: A background specifically supporting medical malpractice or similar litigation cases is strongly preferred.