Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal

9.25.2026

LOCATION: St. Joseph, MI (In Person)

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction, assists attorneys with administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, coordinating internal and external communications, and maintaining electronic case file.  The work is focused on general business/civil law and family law and requires knowledge of the preparation and processing requirements of legal documents, legal terminology, civil procedure, discovery and the court system.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and mediations; record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing deadlines; monitor discovery responses; stay current on changes in litigation requirements.

• Support attorneys by completing administrative tasks and preparing reports and legal documents.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and phone calls.
• Maintain client files according to accepted legal practices and Firm policy.
• Provide case management assistance.
• Format briefs, pleadings and other legal documents with a demonstrated ability to file legal documents both traditionally and by electronic filing in State and Federal Court.
• Interface with visitors and clients in support of attorneys.
• Maintain client confidence by keeping attorney/client information confidential.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Possess excellent written and verbal skills; possess excellent proofreading, grammar, and editing skills.
• Responsible, organized, detail-oriented, and a problem solver.
• Ability to handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume practice.
• Substantial civil litigation/family law experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Professional preferred. Knowledge of SurePoint and Concur also helpful.
• High production skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees.
• Ability to use good judgment to make decisions appropriate to level of responsibilities.
• Ability to learn new skills and systems quickly. Desire and ability to learn new skills, including the implementation of AI technology.
• Knowledge regarding Federal and State court filings (including e-filings).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:

• Minimum five to 10 years of legal support