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Legal Assistant

Royal Oak, MI

Posted: 08/22/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire Category: Legal Job Number: a0CUm00001Y9QDtMAN Location Requirements: Hybrid Industry: Legal Services

Job Description

A leading corporate litigation and intellectual property firm in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to join their team! They are looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience as a legal assistant with specific experience in trust and estate to provide essential support to two attorneys by managing a high volume of estate planning tasks, including document preparation, scheduling and client communication. This is a great job if you thrive in a fast-paced environment without losing attention to detail and are looking to join a relaxed, but professional firm with a welcoming, team-oriented atmosphere!

Legal Assistant Requirements:

  • 2+ years experience as a Legal Assistant in Trust and Estate
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word
  • Experience with cloud-based document management systems
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage a high volume of work and prioritize effectively
  • Proactive with the ability to work ahead and manage tasks independently
  • Experience with probate is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Prepare trust and estate planning documents, including proofreading and word processing
  • Manage attorney calendars, set up appointments, and organize conference rooms for meetings
  • Build and organize binders for client files
  • Schedule and follow up on client meetings, particularly for estate planning
  • Handle some probate filings and search for relevant documents within the court system
  • Assist with end-of-year reporting and filings
  • Provide support to 1-2 attorneys with diverse working styles
  • Utilize and learn systems like 3E for billing, NetDocs for document management, and WealthDocs for trust and estate planning

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Health and dependent care FSA
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Profit-sharing
  • PTO, PSL and Paid Holidays
  • Friendly, close-knit work environment
  • Professional but relaxed style culture
  • Regular office events and potlucks to create a welcoming environment

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