Litigation Legal Assistant

Dickinson Wright

About The Position

Litigation Legal Assistants at Dickinson Wright PLLC (“the Firm”) provide administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys in accordance with established Firm policies and procedures. Working under the supervision of their attorneys and Office Administrator, they perform a wide range of tasks including document preparation, calendar management, file maintenance, and other key administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient litigation support.

Requirements

Strong written communication skills, including the ability to proofread and edit legal correspondence and documents for grammar, spelling, and typographical accuracy.
Basic math proficiency to perform routine calculations and verify numerical data, typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
3-5 years of relevant legal administrative experience, with a working knowledge of law office procedures, document formatting, and legal terminology.
Proficiency in typing and transcription, including the ability to accurately type at a minimum of 70 words per minute from dictation or draft.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines under time constraints.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and team members across all levels.
Comfortable communicating by phone and email with courtesy, discretion, and professionalism.
High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Proven ability to manage workflow, delegate when appropriate, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
Ability to maintain focus and efficiency while managing a high volume of information and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work extended or irregular hours when necessary to meet case deadlines or support attorney needs.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and clients, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all assigned tasks.
Utilize office technology, including computers, word processing software, transcription tools, copiers, scanners, and telecommunication equipment, to complete tasks efficiently.
Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, legal documents, and memoranda with a high level of accuracy.
Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, courts, and vendors via email, phone, and other platforms.
Screen and route incoming calls; take accurate messages and manage call follow-up as needed.
Review, sort, and distribute incoming mail; ensure timely preparation and dispatch of outgoing correspondence and filings.
Open new matters, initiate conflict checks, maintain physical and electronic client files, and coordinate file closure processes.
Greet and assist clients and visitors in a professional manner, maintaining confidentiality and upholding the attorney-client privilege.
Assist with billing processes, including proofreading proformas, making edits, and processing invoices for client matters.
Track and manage attorney expenses and reimbursements in compliance with Firm policies.
Collaborate with administrative departments such as reception, accounting, information technology, marketing, and records to support Firm operations.
Provide overflow assistance with typing, scanning, copying, and other clerical tasks as needed.
Maintain and monitor attorney calendars by scheduling meetings, court appearances, depositions, and travel, while tracking deadlines and filing requirements.
Coordinate and execute timely e-filing of legal documents with various courts and agencies.
Act as a liaison for attorneys by managing delegated tasks, gathering information, and exercising judgment to determine appropriate actions or escalation.