Job Description

Job Description

LEGAL ASSISTANT-BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Well-respected, boutique law firm is seeking an extremely organized and detail oriented Legal Assistant with strong administrative experience and exceptional client service focus.

This full-time position will encompass these primary responsibilities:

• Schedule meetings, secure conference rooms, and order meals when needed.
• Support in creating closing documents for clients.
• Coordinating busy calendars with great ability to prioritize.
• File and E-file documents with State of Michigan agencies, the court and county Register of Deeds and oversee docketing.
• Establish project timelines and prepare in advance to meet those timelines.

The following are essential for success in this role:

• Client service focus with a minimum of two years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Superior skills using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), knowledge of Adobe.
• Solid knowledge of regulations and procedures of Michigan and Federal courts and the associated e-filing and docketing
• Strong problem solving and prioritizing expertise.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with attorneys, staff members, and clients.
• Ability to handle stressful circumstances professionally and politely.
• Outstanding proofreading, grammar and transcription capabilities.
• Prior experience preparing attorneys for trials, arbitrations, and mediations is desirable
• Knowledge of case management programs and document management systems is a plus
• Paralegal degree or certification is advantageous but not required
• Bachelor’s degree desirable but not mandatory

Hours are 9am-5pm with a one hour lunch. 35 hour work week plus overtime when needed.

Excellent compensation and benefit package!

Please email resume to ben@harperjobs.com

Ben Schwartz | President | Harper Associates

Direct: (248) 737-0431 | Fax (888) 737-8525

ben@harperjobs.com | www.harperjobs.com

Company Description

Harper Associates specializes in the permanent placement of experienced personnel. Founded in 1968, Harper Associates has built an excellent reputation in the recruitment industry. Our long-standing history in the industry makes us unique. While we have progressed with the times, we still strive to offer personal attention and dedication to meet our clients’ needs. Harper Consultants are constantly networking, creating a continuous pool of experienced professionals to choose from.

Harper Associates is an equal employment opportunity employer and recruiter. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Harper Associates also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Harper Associates’ policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions or recommendations.

Company Description

Harper Associates specializes in the permanent placement of experienced personnel. Founded in 1968, Harper Associates has built an excellent reputation in the recruitment industry. Our long-standing history in the industry makes us unique. While we have progressed with the times, we still strive to offer personal attention and dedication to meet our clients’ needs. Harper Consultants are constantly networking, creating a continuous pool of experienced professionals to choose from.\r\n\r\nHarper Associates is an equal employment opportunity employer and recruiter. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Harper Associates also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Harper Associates’ policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions or recommendations.