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    Our client is a growing law firm seeking experienced Legal Assistants to support either the firm's robust family law or corporate law practice. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a highly respected organization offering a collegial work environment.

    Responsibilities:

    Provide administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, document preparation, and file organization.
    Prepare and file legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
    Assist with case management, including scheduling appointments, preparing for depositions, and organizing exhibits.
    Maintain client files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
    Communicate effectively with clients and court personnel.

    Qualifications:

    High school diploma or equivalent.
    At least two years of legal assistant experience preferred.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
    Strong organizational and time management skills.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Attention to detail and accuracy.
    Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS), Case Management Software, CompuLaw, Billing Functions, Calendar Management, Claim Administration, Client Relations, Communication, Legal Assistant
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    Senior Legal Assistant Jobs in Detroit

    Legal Assistant Our client is a growing law firm seeking experienced Legal Assistants to support either the firm's robust family law or corporate law practice. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a highly respected organization offering a collegial work environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>Provide administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, document preparation, and file organization.<br>Prepare and file legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.<br>Assist with case management, including scheduling appointments, preparing for depositions, and organizing exhibits.<br>Maintain client files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.<br>Communicate effectively with clients and court personnel.<br><br>Qualifications:<br><br>High school diploma or equivalent.<br>At least two years of legal assistant experience preferred.<br>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).<br>Strong organizational and time management skills.<br>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<br>Attention to detail and accuracy. Legal Assistant <p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join a client in the Novi area. This role is primarily focused on Immigration and Corporate Law, providing comprehensive legal support to our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of tasks, ensuring the smooth running of our legal operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide comprehensive support to our legal team, including document preparation and management.</p><p>• Assist with the processing and management of immigration and corporate legal matters.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal regulations.</p><p>• Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</p><p>• Monitor client cases and take necessary actions when required.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and effective legal service delivery.</p><p>• Support the legal team in preparing for court proceedings as needed.</p><p>• Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases and legal projects.</p><p>• Support the continuous improvement of our legal procedures and processes.</p> Paralegal We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Paralegal in the Criminal Law industry, based in Detroit, Michigan. As a Paralegal, your role will be centered on managing and coordinating legal cases, maintaining accurate records, and interacting with court clerks. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinating and managing legal schedules and dockets<br>• Preparing jury instructions and organizing jury binders<br>• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records<br>• Liaising with court clerks for case management<br>• Processing and handling grant programs<br>• Utilizing Microsoft Office for managing and documenting case-related information<br>• Working collaboratively as part of a legal team. Legal Assistant <p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant in the Metro Detroit are. Working within the legal industry, the role will entail various responsibilities focused on family law litigation. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assisting in family law litigation processes</p><p>• Managing the e-filing of legal documents</p><p>• Scheduling appointments and managing legal calendars</p><p>• Maintaining an organized system for legal records and documents</p><p>• Utilizing 'Electronic File' and 'Litigation' skills to enhance job performance</p><p>• Providing support in the preparation and execution of litigation tactics</p><p>• Ensuring understanding and adherence to family law principles and procedures</p><p>• Collaborating with the team to ensure smooth operation of legal processes.</p> Legal Secretary We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team based in Livonia, Michigan, 48152, United States. This role provides a contract to permanent employment opportunity within the legal industry, offering the chance to provide support for an in-house legal department. As a Legal Secretary, you will be assisting two associate general counsels, handling a range of tasks that require proficiency in Microsoft programs. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br>• Manage and support two associate general counsels <br>• Handle various tasks across the legal department <br>• Utilize Microsoft programs to execute tasks efficiently <br>• Support the in-house legal department in a variety of ways <br>• Showcase your skills in the legal field <br>• Assist with legal documentation and correspondence <br>• Maintain and organize legal files <br>• Manage scheduling and communication for the legal team <br>• Facilitate the smooth operation of the legal department. Legal Secretary <p>Our client is a prominent law firm in search of a Legal Secretary with a specialization in banking or estate planning. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar capacity. </p><p><br></p><p>Your responsibilities would include:</p><p><br></p><p>Preparing and transcribing legal documents, drafting correspondence and memoranda, and handling complex tasks related to banking and estate planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Implementing and managing efficient work processes and systems for documentation and record keeping.</p><p><br></p><p>Coordinating communication with clients, maintaining excellent relationships, and ensuring the confidentiality of all legal proceedings.</p><p><br></p><p>Assisting with time management for attorneys by maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, and establishing reminders for deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p>Handling the processing and reviewing of bills, as well as proofreading legal documents and transactional agreements for accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Collaborating with both attorneys, paralegals, and other stakeholders within the firm.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate possesses the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, has strong proofreading abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills.</p> Paralegal <p><strong>Are you passionate about intellectual property and eager to support a fast-paced legal environment? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic? If so, then an IP Paralegal role at our client might be the perfect opportunity for you!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented paralegal to join our intellectual property (IP) practice. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys to manage all aspects of the IP lifecycle, including:</p><ul><li><strong>Patents:</strong> Assisting with patent applications, renewals, and maintenance procedures. Conducting patent searches and preparing prior art analyses.</li><li><strong>Trademarks:</strong> Aiding with trademark clearance searches, preparing and filing trademark applications, and responding to trademark office actions.</li><li><strong>Copyrights:</strong> Assisting with copyright registration, renewals, and infringement matters.</li><li><strong>Trade Secrets:</strong> Drafting and maintaining trade secret protection measures.</li><li><strong>Licensing Agreements:</strong> Helping draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements for intellectual property.</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct legal research related to intellectual property law.</li><li>Draft and prepare legal documents, including applications, responses, and agreements.</li><li>Manage electronic docketing and case management systems.</li><li>Organize and maintain client files electronically and physically.</li><li>Assist attorneys with client communication and correspondence.</li><li>Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks.</li><li>May attend client meetings and take detailed notes.</li></ul><p><br></p> Paralegal <p>We are seeking a Paralegal to join a growing client in Detroit, Michigan. The Paralegal should have litigation experience within insurance defense, personal injury and/or no-fault.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Handle various aspects of litigation, including court appearances, depositions, and trials.</p><p>• Assist in personal injury cases, understanding the nuances and complexities involved.</p><p>• Participate in the preparation of PIP (Personal Injury Protection) cases.</p><p>• Contribute to insurance defense cases, implementing strategies, and conducting research.</p><p>• Handle no-fault cases, ensuring all legal procedures are correctly followed.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate and efficient workflow.</p><p>• Conduct and analyze legal research to support case preparation.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of legal documents and reports.</p><p>• Ensure all customer inquiries are resolved in a timely manner.</p><p>• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate actions when necessary.</p> Paralegal <p>Paralegal with a minimum of 6 years of experience in estates and trusts practice, including post-death administration. The ideal candidate will also possess experience in real estate transactions and corporate practice.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist attorneys with the administration of estates and trusts, including drafting documents and managing timelines.</p><p>• Coordinate the post-death administration process, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.</p><p>• Support real estate transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, and closing processes.</p><p>• Provide assistance with corporate matters, including entity formation, governance, and compliance.</p><p><br></p> Paralegal Our client is a growing law firm seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its team. The successful candidate will be skilled in reviewing, analyzing, drafting, and summarizing legal documentation and assisting attorneys in various stages of litigation.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>Review and analyze documentation provided by client: This includes correspondence, notices, applications, notes, guaranties, etc.<br><br>Draft Legal Documents: Prepare and draft complaints, answers, routine notices, affidavits, motions, trial, appellate, and other necessary documents.<br><br>Assist Attorneys: Contribute towards recovery in prejudgment and post-judgment by tracking damages (i.e., interest calculations, costs, and payments).<br><br>Perform Legal Research: Conduct legal research to support case preparation and to stay updated on the current laws and regulations.<br><br>Case Preparation: Assist attorneys in preparing for motions, hearings, and conferences in anticipation of trial.<br><br>Handle Depositions and Document Summaries: Review and outline depositions, index, and make sure all necessary documents are effectively summarized.<br><br>Experience:<br><br>Must have previous experience working as a paralegal<br>Proficiency in using legal case management software is a plus<br>Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and to meet deadlines<br>Excellent project management skills are required to handle multiple cases simultaneously<br>Must be familiar with document review processes and procedures<br>Knowledge of legal drafting techniques and formatting requirements Paralegal <p>Our client, a prominent Michigan law firm, is hiring a Paralegal. 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A degree from an ABA-accredited paralegal program is preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>Review and analyze titles and surveys of complex commercial projects. </p><p>Support attorneys by organizing and drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses for large condemnation projects.</p><p>Manage substantive reviews, production tracking, and organization for developmental, rezoning, land division, and environmental litigation projects.</p><p>Assist attorneys in drafting real estate, financing, and transactional documents.</p><p>Demonstrate the ability to work accurately while managing tight deadlines, due diligence, and critical dates. </p><p>Collaborate effectively within a team-driven environment while also displaying capabilities to work independently and prioritize tasks.</p><p>Assist with state court, real estate, UCC and corporate filings.</p><p>Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in real estate-related projects.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>