Legal Assistant

Howard & Howard Attorneys•Royal Oak, MI

6d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Legal Assistant to join its Royal Oak, Michigan office. The position supports Commercial Litigation and Corporate Transaction practices, partnering closely with assigned attorneys and providing support from matter inception through resolution. The Legal Assistant will manage a dynamic workflow and deliver high-quality administrative services to business clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
Demonstrated experience supporting litigation matters in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong working knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
High level of professionalism in interactions with attorneys, clients, and colleagues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to take ownership of work and consistently meet deadlines.
Proactive, solution-oriented approach and ability to anticipate needs.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Collaborative mindset and commitment to teamwork and mutual support.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential client and firm information.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including document formatting, styles, and tables of contents.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data manipulation.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Commercial Litigation.
Exposure to discovery, filings, and trial preparation.
Experience with document management systems such as NetDocs.
Experience with billing systems.
Familiarity with Nuance or similar PDF editing tools.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned attorneys’ calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments accurately.
Perform electronic filings in state and federal courts.
Coordinate litigation matters, including document management, filings, and general case support.
Screen incoming client calls and correspondence, responding independently when appropriate.
Draft, format, and prepare emails, confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex legal documents.
Conduct UCC, lien, and title searches.
Complete annual corporate filings and prepare and submit annual reports and other corporate filings.
Assist with entity formation, qualification, and dissolution filings.
Maintain attorney billing processes.
Create, maintain, and manipulate spreadsheet data, including using formulas.
Maintain organized client files in document management systems and ensure record accuracy.
Anticipate attorney needs and proactively manage workflow and priorities.
Provide backup support to other legal assistants as needed.
Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned.