Legal Assistant

Detroit Pistons • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Legal Assistant provides legal, contract management, and administrative support to help the Detroit Pistons’ legal department operate efficiently. Working with legal leadership and internal business partners, the role supports contract preparation, document management, corporate records, and departmental coordination. All legal work is performed under the direction and supervision of the department’s attorneys.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a legal assistant, paralegal, contract administration, or related legal support role.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong proofreading and document preparation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, internal stakeholders, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with contract management systems, electronic signature platforms, or corporate filings.
• Previous in-house legal experience, particularly in sports, entertainment, or a fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format routine contracts, amendments, and legal documents using approved templates under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate contract review, approvals, signatures, and execution with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Maintain the contract management system, including accurate document organization, accessibility, and recordkeeping.
• Track contract deadlines, renewals, notice requirements, and other key obligations.
• Organize and maintain legal templates, standard agreements, corporate records, and governance documents.
• Assist with tracking business registrations, annual reports, regulatory filings, and other corporate compliance deadlines.
• Support improvements to contract management processes, document organization, and departmental workflows.
• Provide administrative support to Legal leadership, including scheduling, meeting coordination, and tracking departmental priorities.
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and other materials for internal leadership.

What This Job Offers

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