Legal Staff Paralegal in Ann Arbor, MI

Law Firm

Ann Arbor, MI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Ann Arbor, MI

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Description:
The law firm, a boutique legal practice, specializes in estate planning, probate and estate administration, elder law, Veteran’s Benefits, disability issues, adoption, and LGBTQIA+ matters. With decades of successful service, the firm has earned a reputation for achieving positive results in practice areas that enhance humanity, health, and happiness. The firm focuses on providing first-rate care for senior loved ones and the disabled, ensuring the financial security of cherished relatives through estate planning, securing family relationships, and reflecting today's changing American family unit in its legal practice.

The firm emphasizes building strong client relationships from the outset to provide tailored advice for clients’ current needs while preparing for future uncertainties. The attorneys at the law firm are committed to ensuring clients' peace of mind, which is evident in all aspects of their service.

Position Overview:
The law firm is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join its growing team. This role involves considerable client interaction, requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly organized, and diligent in task completion.

Job Responsibilities:
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, and court forms
- Create letters and draft appeals for attorney review and signature
- Communicate with clients to coordinate information and signing of forms
- Schedule, coordinate, and confirm court dates, appointments, and meetings
- Arrange for the filing and e-filings of court documents
- Create and maintain client contact information
- Document all communications in the case management database
- Complete administrative duties such as scanning, file maintenance, notarization, formatting, printing, and document assembly
- Ensure that deadlines set by the Court are met by the team

Job-Related Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent critical thinking skills to anticipate and resolve issues and bring them to attorneys’ attention
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Resourceful, responsive, and adaptable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and time management
- Professional and personable attitude within the law office environment
- Respect and discretion for confidential and sensitive information
- Proficient in English speaking, reading, and writing

Education/Training/Experience:
Required:
- Minimum 1-year experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal in Estate Planning and Probate
- Experience with E-Filing Portal
- Proficient in technology & software, including case management databases
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (OneNote, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal studies and/or Paralegal Certificate
- Experience with Smokeball practice management software

Salary Information:
- Pay: per hour

Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- Free parking

Schedule:
- Full-time
- Monday to Friday
- 8-hour shift
- Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location:
- In person