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Legal Assistant Paralegal Jobs in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA at Harper Associates
Location: Bloomfield Hills
LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL-BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
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Well-respected, boutique law firm is seeking an extremely organized and detail oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to work across multiple practice groups including Litigation and Real Estate. We are seeking a candidate who is extremely organized, pays keen attention to detail, and has a superb commitment to client service. The right candidate can work independently, as well as with a team. This position requires a confident, proactive professional with solid administrative experience.
A successful candidate will have a general knowledge of Michigan and Federal Court rules and procedures, along with extensive e-filing and docketing experience for those courts.
This full-time position will encompass these primary **
Schedule meetings, secure conference rooms, and order meals when needed.
Support in creating closing documents for clients.
Coordinating busy calendars with great ability to prioritize.
File and E-file documents with State of Michigan agencies, the court and county Register of Deeds and oversee docketing.
Establish project timelines and prepare in advance to meet those timelines.
The following are essential for success in this *
Client service focus with a minimum of two years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
Superior skills using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), knowledge of Adobe.
Solid knowledge of regulations and procedures of Michigan and Federal courts and the associated e-filing and docketing
Strong problem solving and prioritizing expertise.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with attorneys, staff members, and clients.
Ability to handle stressful circumstances professionally and politely.
Outstanding proofreading, grammar and transcription capabilities.
Prior experience preparing attorneys for trials, arbitrations, and mediations is desirable
Knowledge of case management programs and document management systems is a plus
Paralegal degree or certification is advantageous but not required
Bachelor’s degree desirable but not mandatory
Hours are 9am-5pm with a one hour lunch. 35 hour work week plus overtime when needed. Excellent compensation and benefit package!
Please email resume to
Ben Schwartz | President | Harper Associates
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Title: Legal Assistant Paralegal
Company: Harper Associates
Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
