Legal Support Assistant

Position:
Legal Support Assistant

Location:

Lansing, MI

Plunkett Cooney is seeking a detail-oriented legal support assistant to join our Lansing office. We are looking for an experienced and motivated legal support assistant to provide high-level support to attorneys across multiple practice areas. This position is primarily based in our Lansing, MI office but may also provide remote support for our other regional office locations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining workflow continuity by covering assistants on vacations, leave of absence, and holidays.

• Have at least 2-5 years of experience in litigation, preferably in a law firm setting
• Be proficient in legal document preparation, file management, typing/word processing, telephone coverage, scheduling and other administrative duties
• Have experience in preparing pleadings and simple motions
• Be familiar with state and federal electronic court filing (e-filing)
• Have experience with a document management system, preferably iManage
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Be responsible for calendaring all case deadlines, including calendaring case management orders, depositions and court appearances
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion
• Be proactive, reliable and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team

• Familiarity with legal billing software and time entry systems
• Experience in torts and litigation, personal injury defense, premises liability practice areas preferred
• Business litigation, banking, bankruptcy, and transactional experience preferred but not required
• Ability to review and proofread legal documents
• Experience in coordinating court filings and communication with court personnel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in a professional legal setting. We offer a supportive working environment and the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload with a dedicated legal team. The firm offers a comprehensive benefit package. All candidates should submit their resume through the firm’s careers page.