Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Position Summary

This Legal Assistant position is responsible for ensuring smooth processing and effective case management in the Litigations-Evictions department by providing legal clerical and processing support. They must communicate cross-functionally with clients, courts, and attorneys in a timely and professional manner.

Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents for court filing, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Effectively manage electronic filing of legal documents through state and federal court systems, ensuring timely and error-free submissions in accordance with court requirements.
• Service as a key point of contact for clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors; responding promptly to inquiries via email, phone, and voicemail.
• Provide clear, accurate updates on case status and escalate complex matters as needed to achieve satisfactory outcomes for clients.
• Serve as a liaison for process servers to coordinate services, monitor performance, and identify trends to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Maintain and update case files, track deadlines, and ensure the timely progression of cases through the legal process, including eviction and related proceedings.
• Perform data entry, maintain case management systems, and ensure all documentation adheres to internal standard operating procedures and external regulatory requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Required Qualifications And Skills

• A high school diploma required; an associate's degree or higher preferred.
• One to three years of legal assistant or paralegal experience required; four or more years preferred.
• Prior experience in default servicing, creditors' rights, or real estate law (plaintiff representation) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and filing requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays
• Medical (Blue-Cross Blue-Shield + Blue Care Network) insurance options
• Vision and Dental insurance options
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plans with employer match
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave benefits
• Commitment to providing work-life balance
• Team bonding events, gift raffles, annual holiday party, and more!

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., averaging 40 hours per week. Overtime hours may become available and required based on business needs.