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Clark Hill Law · 6 hours ago

Legal Administrative Assistant

Clark Hill PLC is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant for its Birmingham Office. The role requires providing legal secretarial and administrative support to attorneys, including preparing legal documents, managing filings, and maintaining organized records.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal secretarial and administrative (clerical) support to assigned attorneys
Prepare letters, memos, pleadings, and other documentation as required
File pleadings (electronically or otherwise) with the appropriate court systems
Docket dates into a central docketing system
Make travel arrangements
Prepare expense reimbursement documentation
Provide documentation, as required, to clients, opposing counsel, and others
Enter conflict information into the system to run conflict checks for new clients and prepare supporting documentation
Maintain an appropriate filing system for all attorney and client work
Answer incoming phone calls for assigned attorneys and legal assistants unless otherwise directed
Enter attorney time
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or requested (as needed) by the Office Manager, attorneys, or legal assistants

Qualification

Litigation experienceMS WordMS OutlookAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCertified Legal SecretaryTeamworkCommunication skillsSelf-motivatedAdaptability

Required

A minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
The ability to work in a team environment
Excellent computer skills utilizing MS Word, Outlook, and related MS software
Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
Excellent prioritization skills and the ability to manage a high-volume and diverse workload for multiple people
Excellent organizational skills
Must be self-motivated
Must be a self-starter
Must be able to work as part of a team
Ability to absorb information quickly and adapt to change
Ability to exercise sound judgment and business acumen when interacting with clients, potential clients, guests of the firm, co-workers, and others
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Preferred

Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced litigation practice
Experience working with courts both inside and outside of Michigan and in both state and federal courts
Designation as a Certified Legal Secretary is a plus

Benefits

Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Life insurance
401K
Paid time off
Parking/public transportation allowance
Employee assistance program

Company

Clark Hill Law

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At Clark Hill, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team, dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jadd F Masso
Chief Legal Officer
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