Litigation Legal Assistant

About the Position

Warner Norcross + Judd is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in Bloomfield Hills. This onsite role provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to Partners, Associates, Paralegals, and other timekeepers, primarily within our litigation practice while maintaining the flexibility and willingness to be trained in family law. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment supporting up to four timekeepers.

• Prepare, type, and format correspondence, pleadings, briefs, memos, and other legal documents, ranging from simple to highly complex, ensuring accuracy and professionalism
• Proofread all documents for spelling, grammar, consistency, and formatting
• Transcribe dictation as needed
• Maintain electronic client files systematically, ensuring proper filing of emails, documents, and converted hard-copy materials
• Open new matters and ensure accuracy of client information and compliance with firm procedures
• Coordinate delivery of documents and projects through courier, hand delivery, or other required services
• Manage telephone communications professionally, respond to client requests, and keep timekeepers informed of conversations and updates
• Monitor deadlines, track docket information, and coordinate electronic filings with federal, state, and local courts and agencies
• Manage attorney calendars, travel arrangements, expenses, meetings, and practice group logistics
• Review and edit time entries in Intapp Time to ensure accuracy before weekly and monthly deadlines
• Proofread and process client billing memos and coordinate special billing arrangements when needed
• Delegate tasks to Practice Group Support Specialists, administrative departments, and vendors to enhance workflow efficiency
• Provide coverage and backup support for other timekeepers when team members are absent and coordinate vacation schedules to maintain seamless support

The Legal Assistant role embodies Warner’s foundational values by demonstrating teamwork through daily collaboration with timekeepers, legal assistants, and internal firm members to ensure smooth operations within the Family Law practice group; service by supporting practice group members with reliable, details-oriented assistance that enhances efficient and client experience in sensitive and complex matters; adaptability by managing a wide variety of administrative responsibilities with flexibility and a solutions-focused mindset;

respect by fostering a professional and compassionate working environment built on trust and mutual regard, particularly when handing personal and emotional client interactions; excellence by consistently producing high-quality work and taking a proactive approach to the unique demands of estate planning and administration.

• Attention to detail/Thoroughness
• Communication Skills
• Customer Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and Organization
• Active Listening Skills

Experience, Education, and Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience required
• Experienced or willing to become experienced in family law
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite and related applications

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. These include being both mobile and stationary throughout the workday, having the ability to transport 25 pounds and being able to operate a computer and other business equipment found in the office.

Warner is a full-service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan:
Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit , follow us on X @WNJLLP or connect on Linked In or Facebook.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with employer…