Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC is a full-service law firm with a strong commitment to client service, collaboration, and professional excellence. Our team-oriented culture encourages initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. The Firm is currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Assistant with 3+ years of supporting Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation practices to join our Royal Oak office. In this role, you will work in close partnership with assigned attorneys, supporting matters from inception through resolution while managing a dynamic workflow and delivering high-quality administrative services to our business clients. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and demonstrates strong ownership, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage assigned attorneys’ calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform e-filing in state and federal courts

• Coordinate and support litigation matters, including document management, filings, and general case support

• Screen incoming client calls and correspondence; respond independently when appropriate

• Draft, format, and prepare emails, confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex legal documents

• Maintain attorney billing processes

• Create, maintain, and manipulate spreadsheet data, including use of formulas

• Maintain organized client files in document management systems and ensure accuracy of records

• Anticipate attorney needs and proactively manage workflow and priorities

• Provide back-up support to other legal assistants as needed

• Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within Commercial Litigation
• Demonstrated experience supporting litigation matters in a deadline-driven environment; exposure to discovery, filings, and trial preparation is strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision
• High level of professionalism in all interactions with attorneys, clients, and colleagues

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work and consistently meet deadlines
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate needs
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to teamwork and mutual support
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential client and firm information

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (document formatting, styles, tables of contents)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data manipulation
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., NetDocs) preferred
• Experience with billing systems preferred
• Familiarity with Nuance or similar PDF editing tools is a plus

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Flexible spending accounts
• Parking

(Salary will be commensurate with experience.)

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Howard & Howard Attorneys is an equal opportunity employer!