Legal Assistant

Oshtemo Charter Township • Oshtemo Charter Township, MI

14h

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Paralegal Manager, the Legal Assistant will provide administrative and clerical support to the Legal Department with a focus on record digitization, processing paperwork, formatting forms and contracts, filing documentation, and legal time keeping. This role offers exposure to municipal legal processes and procedures.

Requirements

• In the process of obtaining, or has obtained, a degree or certificate in an administrative, legal, public service, or related academic program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable learning specialized case management software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Scan, index, and organize physical legal files into the Township’s electronic document management system.
• Maintain and update a tracking spreadsheet detailing false alarm incidents, amounts billed, and payments received.
• Maintain and update a tracking spreadsheet detailing contracted legal services, amounts billed, and payments received.
• Enter attorneys’ time entries into a tracking spreadsheet and ensure all data is recorded accurately. Calculate total hours worked for each reporting period.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date time records for departmental review.
• Filing documents with register of deeds, courts, etc.
• General clerical duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed