Legal Assistant

About the Role Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is actively hiring a Legal Assistant to join our Detroit (Southfield) office to support an active litigation team. The role provides high-level administrative support to attorneys focusing on civil litigation matters and contributes to a collaborative, fast-paced environment within a growing national firm.

What You'll Do

• Create, edit, format, and finalize a wide variety of documents including correspondence, memoranda, discovery, pleadings, all types of motions and briefs, and other legal documents
• File and serve legal documents in MI Federal Courts and local courts throughout the state; communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients and vendors
• Process vendor invoices and prepare check requests; prepare expense reimbursement forms
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule court appearances, depositions, meetings and deadlines
• Open new files and ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents and electronic files
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, including organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules and drafting trial-related documents
• Make travel arrangements and appointments for attorneys and coordinate meetings, depositions, etc.
• Enter billable time entries into the firm's timekeeping system accurately and in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, assisting attorneys and supporting colleagues as needed
• Perform general administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, managing office supplies, answering phones, and all other duties as assigned by your supervisor

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant in a civil litigation setting
• Experience with MI State and Federal court procedures and rules
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, editing and proofreading legal documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows applications, Internet search engines and electronic court filing and service applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively
• Independent judgment required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload

Nice to Have

• Experience with electronic court filing and service applications

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance