Legal Staff Paralegal in Southfield, MI

Law Firm

Southfield, MI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Southfield, MI

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

H1: Legal Assistant needed for General Litigation at Detroit Law Firm
H2: Join a Growing and Collaborative Team at Segal McCambridge

The Law Firm of Segal McCambridge is seeking a skilled legal assistant to support our busy general litigation team in Detroit. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level administrative support to attorneys focusing on civil litigation matters
- Manage a high volume of defense matters in state and federal courts
- Create, edit, format, and finalize various legal documents such as correspondence, pleadings, and motions
- File and serve legal documents in Michigan courts
- Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors
- Process vendor invoices and expense reimbursement forms
- Maintain attorney calendars and schedule court appearances, depositions, and meetings
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating witness schedules
- Make travel arrangements and appointments for attorneys
- Enter billable time entries accurately and in a timely manner
- Work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, supporting colleagues as needed
- Perform general administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation
- Familiarity with Michigan State and Federal court procedures and rules
- Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and legal terminology
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and proofreading legal documents
- Proficiency with Microsoft products, Windows applications, and electronic court filing systems
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to follow instructions effectively
- Independent judgment and ability to prioritize workload

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

About Segal McCambridge:
Founded in 1986, Segal McCambridge is a national law firm with offices across the country. We have a strong reputation for providing exceptional trial representation to clients in a variety of complex litigation matters, including asbestos, class action, employment, environmental, product liability, and more. Our firm is known for its collaborative and supportive team environment, providing exponential opportunities for growth and development.

Join our team at Segal McCambridge and take the next step in your legal career. Apply now!