Legal Assistant SR

EEO Statement: Weltman • Troy, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Assistant, Senior assists attorneys by performing legal work requiring comprehensive knowledge of legal procedures, methods, and terminology; trains, assigns and monitors the work of others and/or provides guidance to less experienced co-workers.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and/or Paralegal certificate required
• 4 years legal experience with comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws, legal/court procedures, and legal terminology
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products with the ability to type 45 words per minute

Responsibilities

• Provides on-the-job training to less experienced workers
• Ensures work is performed in a timely manner and in compliance with established policies and guidelines
• Responds to employee’s questions regarding unusual, complex, or technical work-related matters
• Assists attorneys with management of complex case files and pleadings
• Drafts and/or dictates legal briefs, pleadings, correspondence, affidavits, and other legal documents
• Conducts research including statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions
• Attends depositions and hearings and reviews transcripts, as required
• Reviews files, mail and complex legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete records
• Contacts clients, debtors, attorneys and courts for resolution of outstanding issues, further instructions, status updates, and additional information and documentation
• Negotiates settlements and sale or return of assets/collateral for attorney/client approval
• Oversees the preparation and assembly of evidence exhibits and other materials used in legal proceedings
• Monitors client billings and prepares billing statements
• Coordinates the service of subpoenas, notice of depositions, and other legal documents to witnesses and parties to action
• Forwards accounts to out-of-town counsel and serves as liaison between client and attorney
• Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publications costs, etc.
• Performs data entry to update notes on account
• May take and process debtor payments
• Maintains current knowledge of general legal procedures, deadlines and procedures for appropriate documents, office equipment, and software in general use in the legal community
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position
• Additional duties as requested or required

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays
• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Life and Disability Insurance
• Promotional opportunities from within the Firm
• Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc.
• Positive office environment with regularly scheduled parties, contests, and community support initiatives
• On site "Bistro To Go" vending and fresh foods available
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree