Dykema
Legal Support Coordinator - Consumer Litigation
Dykema, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States, 48302
Overview
Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for a Legal Support Coordinator – Consumer Litigation in our Bloomfield Hills location. The Legal Support Coordinator provides administrative support to meet the daily needs of the office location under the supervision of the Office Administrator, delivering exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include coordinating the national legal support team for the assigned products liability group practice, preparing, organizing and filing electronic and non-electronic court filings and other legal documents, data entry for new business intake (NBI), utilizing the NetDocs document management system, and processing invoices/expense reports. Responsibilities can vary day to day depending on office needs.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support to attorneys and legal support staff, with primary duties supporting the assigned products liability team and coordinating national discovery management.
Assist with new business intake processes; save client/attorney emails and court notifications in NetDocs or similar DMS; perform electronic filing following court procedures and using court portals.
Create, types, modify and save correspondence, memoranda, notes, and legal documents from drafts, originals or dictation.
Copy and scan documents; create and update binders.
Assist with attorney time entry, travel and scheduling; maintain list of current billing numbers.
Provide support for reception, conference center, and/or copy center as needed.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned by firm management.
Qualifications
Two years of post-high school education and related work experience required; Associate’s Degree preferred; prior law firm/legal department experience is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including data entry, proofreading, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); typing proficiency with 55+ wpm preferred.
Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
Professionalism and confidentiality in handling firm and client matters.
Experience operating administrative office equipment (e.g., copier, scanner, fax).
Ability to work effectively in a team and with a diverse group at all levels of the organization; able to take direction and apply feedback.
Flexibility to work overtime, evenings, or weekends when required.
Why You Should Apply Dykema offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including transportation assistance. The firm provides a professional, diverse, and collaborative workplace where all employees can thrive. Dykema participates in Mansfield Certification. The work environment is business casual.
EEO Statement It is the Firm’s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable laws. Dykema will make reasonable accommodations for known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform essential functions. It is the responsibility of management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments, and training to administer these activities in line with equal employment opportunity goals.
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Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for a Legal Support Coordinator – Consumer Litigation in our Bloomfield Hills location. The Legal Support Coordinator provides administrative support to meet the daily needs of the office location under the supervision of the Office Administrator, delivering exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include coordinating the national legal support team for the assigned products liability group practice, preparing, organizing and filing electronic and non-electronic court filings and other legal documents, data entry for new business intake (NBI), utilizing the NetDocs document management system, and processing invoices/expense reports. Responsibilities can vary day to day depending on office needs.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support to attorneys and legal support staff, with primary duties supporting the assigned products liability team and coordinating national discovery management.
Assist with new business intake processes; save client/attorney emails and court notifications in NetDocs or similar DMS; perform electronic filing following court procedures and using court portals.
Create, types, modify and save correspondence, memoranda, notes, and legal documents from drafts, originals or dictation.
Copy and scan documents; create and update binders.
Assist with attorney time entry, travel and scheduling; maintain list of current billing numbers.
Provide support for reception, conference center, and/or copy center as needed.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned by firm management.
Qualifications
Two years of post-high school education and related work experience required; Associate’s Degree preferred; prior law firm/legal department experience is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including data entry, proofreading, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); typing proficiency with 55+ wpm preferred.
Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
Professionalism and confidentiality in handling firm and client matters.
Experience operating administrative office equipment (e.g., copier, scanner, fax).
Ability to work effectively in a team and with a diverse group at all levels of the organization; able to take direction and apply feedback.
Flexibility to work overtime, evenings, or weekends when required.
Why You Should Apply Dykema offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including transportation assistance. The firm provides a professional, diverse, and collaborative workplace where all employees can thrive. Dykema participates in Mansfield Certification. The work environment is business casual.
EEO Statement It is the Firm’s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable laws. Dykema will make reasonable accommodations for known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform essential functions. It is the responsibility of management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments, and training to administer these activities in line with equal employment opportunity goals.
E-Verify
E-Verify
(no changes to branding): Dykema uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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