Litigation Legal Assistant
Plunkett Cooney
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- Location
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 2
- 17 days ago
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About the company
Plunkett Cooney
Law practice · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Support two attorneys through all stages of litigation and handle administrative and case management tasks.
- Calendar case deadlines, including case management orders, depositions, and court appearances.
What you need
- Familiarity with legal billing software and time entry systems.
- Experience in Torts & Litigation, Personal Injury Defense, Premises Liability practice, or Professional Liability areas preferred.
- Ability to review and proofread legal documents.
- Experience in coordinating court filings and communication with court personnel.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Key skills
legal document preparationfile managementtyping/word processingtelephone coverageschedulingpreparing pleadingssimple motionselectronic court filingiManageorganizational skillswritten and verbal communicationlegal billing softwaretime entry systemsproofread legal documents
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Perks
- comprehensive benefit package
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Position: Litigation Legal Assistant Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Plunkett Cooney is seeking a detail-orientated legal assistant to join our Bloomfield Hills, MI office. The ideal candidate will be supporting two attorneys in all stages of litigation, ensuring the efficient handling of administrative and case management in a fast-paced legal environment. To be considered, a candidate must: Have at least 2-5 years of experience in litigation, preferably in a law firm setting. Be proficient in legal document preparation, file management, typing/word processing, telephone coverage, scheduling, and other administrative duties. Have experience in preparing pleadings and simple motions. Be familiar with state and federal electronic court filing (e-filing). Experience with a document management system, iManage preferably. Demonstrate strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Be responsible for calendaring all case deadlines, including calendaring case management orders, depositions, and court appearances. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion. Be proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with legal billing software and time entry systems. Experience in Torts & Litigation, Personal Injury Defense, Premises Liability practice, or Professional Liability areas preferred. Ability to review and proofread legal documents. Experience in coordinating court filings and communication with court personnel. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in a professional legal setting. We offer a supportive working environment and the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload with a dedicated legal team. This is a full-time position (Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours/week) that offers a comprehensive benefit package. All candidates should follow https://plunkettcooney.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ to submit their resume.