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Legal Secretary - Litigation Firm

WhiteCap Search, Livonia, Michigan, us, 48153

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Legal Secretary - Litigation Firm

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Overview Our client, a Litigation Firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary for a temp-to-perm opportunity based in Michigan. The role provides high-level administrative and organizational support to attorneys and staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in managing legal documentation, scheduling, and client communications in a fast-paced environment.

Base pay range $25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Responsibilities

Draft and prepare professional correspondence with attention to detail and tone.

Manage court filings, including both e-filing and traditional methods, ensuring deadlines are met and procedures followed.

Coordinate and schedule depositions, motion hearings, client meetings, and other key events; proactively maintain and update attorney calendars.

Organize, maintain, and retrieve documents within our document management system to support case teams and ensure smooth workflow.

Initiate the file-opening process for new matters, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm protocols.

Process vendor invoices and check requests efficiently, liaising with accounting to ensure timely payments and issue resolution.

Take on a variety of administrative and case support tasks as needed.

Demonstrate a proactive mindset and willingness to grow by embracing new responsibilities and taking on challenging assignments.

Qualifications

2 years of hands-on experience in insurance defense litigation, with a solid understanding of case lifecycle and client service expectations.

Proven experience navigating both state and federal court systems, including familiarity with court rules, procedures, and filing requirements.

Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Experience with iManage or similar document management systems is a plus.

Disclosure:

The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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