Legal Assistant - Domestic Relations (Detroit)

Essential Duties

• Edits and proofreads highly sensitive and confidential documents.
• Maintains electronic case files, including responsibility for organizing and indexing large volumes of documents.
• Processes and tracks requests for payment and reimbursements.
• Assists attorneys in managing client contacts, emails, and hard copy documents.
• Supports the billing process, including initial review and comment on BIMs, editing BIMs, obtaining, preparing and/or updating reports, preparing cover letters and/or emails, following up on client and attorney inquiries.
• Independently performs administrative duties such as proofing, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting CLEs; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

• 3+ years related experience.
• Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules.
• Strong working knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office programs; desire to maintain and upgrade excellent technical skills and to learn new software.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.