Legal Assistant
About The Position
Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith P.C. is seeking a talented and experienced Legal Assistant to join our Trust and Estates practice group in our Southfield office. This is a full-time opportunity for a skilled legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at meeting the demands of a busy team. This position plays a critical role in providing administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, producing work that is polished, error-free, and timely. You will manage a variety of responsibilities, including client communication, document preparation, billing, and file maintenance, all while leveraging advanced legal technology. Experience as a legal assistant is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Minimum of two years experience in a law firm or in-house legal department is required
- Solid understanding of grammar
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word – formatting, table of contents, styles, etc.
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to enhance technical skills
- Strong proofreading and editing abilities
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication (oral and written) and time management skills
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to needs of clients, attorneys, and paralegals
- Must maintain confidentiality, demonstrate reliability, and provide excellent client service
- Ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff
- Effectively manage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced legal environment to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience with other Microsoft software (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) preferred
Responsibilities
- Draft, update, proofread, and format letters, legal documents, agendas, and binders for client delivery or internal use
- Track and communicate key dates to attorneys, ensuring timely task completion
- Maintain organized and professional client files and case records, making information easily accessible
- Work effectively with firm systems, including the document management system, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and time/billing software
- Open new client matters, coordinate conflict checks, and ensure proper closure of matters following firm protocols
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, draft routine correspondence, process incoming mail, and handle electronic filing
- Provide support to other legal assistants and perform additional administrative tasks as needed
- Demonstrate effective and professional communication skills - both verbal and written when interacting with clients, attorneys, and colleagues
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
