Trustpoint is excited to partner with a boutique litigation firm in search of a Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This direct hire opportunity offers the chance to support attorneys handling a variety of litigation matters while playing a key role in case management, client communication, finance operations, and day-to-day legal administration. Candidates with insurance defense litigation experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, draft, proofread, and manage legal correspondence and litigation-related documents.
- Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, including court dates, hearings, depositions, meetings, and deadlines.
- Prepare, file, and track pleadings, motions, and other legal documents through state and federal e-filing systems.
- Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding scheduling and case updates.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Assist with trial preparation, deposition coordination, and other litigation support activities.
- Support attorneys with case management and administrative tasks throughout all phases of litigation.
- Assist with finance operations and accounts receivable, including tracking outstanding balances, processing invoices, following up on payments, and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar legal support professional within a litigation environment.
- Experience supporting insurance defense litigation matters preferred.
- Strong knowledge of court filing procedures and litigation workflows.
- Experience with state and federal e-filing systems.
- Familiarity with billing, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, or other law firm financial processes preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.
Additional Details:
- Direct hire opportunity
- Full-time, non-exempt position
- Location: Southfield, MI
- First 60 days fully onsite, followed by a hybrid schedule with 1–2 remote days per week
- Collaborative team environment supporting multiple attorneys
Compensation and Benefits:
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and vacation
- Free parking
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