Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job description

Trowbridge Law Firm, P.C., located in downtown Detroit, is a busy law firm seeking a self-motivated experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant. Applicants should be familiar with working in a legal environment and be able to provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of attorneys. The salary paid will be negotiable and dependent on candidate experience.

Position Requirements

· Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness

· Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, courts, etc.

· Monitor deadlines and handle attorneys' calendars

· Organize and maintain client files

· Have a working knowledge of litigation and the discovery process (Landlord Tenant and / or estate planning knowledge a plus)

· Locate and develop case-relevant information

· Finalize and file legal documents and correspondence

· Answer and direct phone calls

· Maintain contact lists

· Utilize software to draft and modify estate plans based on clients' requests

· Draft required Landlord Tenant Court forms

Skills

· Minimum 2 years of proven work experience as a paralegal / legal assistant

· Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and the court system

· Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office

· Computer literacy

· Proficiency in English

· Familiar with landlord tenant and / or estate planning

· Working knowledge of case management software

· Excellent secretarial and organizational skills

· Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

*Please only submit a resume if you have experience in the legal field*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location