Litigation Legal Assistant

Plunkett Cooney, P.C•Bloomfield Hills, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest's oldest and most respected law firms, is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Bloomfield Hills office. We are looking for an experienced and motivated legal assistant to provide high-level support to three to four attorneys in our litigation department. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the attorney offices by updating their calendars, scheduling court appearances, depositions, hearings, preparing legal documents, e-filing, as well as other legal assistant tasks.

Requirements

Have 5 to 7 years of experience in a legal assistant role, with a strong background in litigation preferably in a law firm environment.
Possess experience in municipality, labor & employment, and insurance coverage preferably.
Be proficient in legal document preparation, file and case management, scheduling, dictation, and billing procedures.
Have a working knowledge of electronic court filing systems and docketing software.
E-File in state and federal court.
Be highly familiar with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document management systems (preferably iManage).
Demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is a dependable and adaptable team player who takes initiative, enjoys learning new skills, and is committed to providing high-quality service.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas including municipal, labor & employment, and insurance coverage.
Manage document preparation, filing (electronic and paper), scheduling, and billing.
Maintain organized and up-to-date case files and docketing records.
Answer phones, handle correspondence, and provide general administrative support.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local court rules, including e-filing and electronic docketing.
Work collaboratively with other assistants and firm staff to ensure seamless operations across offices.