Legal assistant

LEGAL ASSISTANT

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced, highly skilled Legal Assistant with a passion for personal injury law? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our esteemed legal team. Your expertise in trial preparation, docket/case management, and client relations will play a pivotal role in the continued success of the firm.

You’ll be the backbone of a busy litigation team, managing the day-to-day deliverables and ensuring deadlines are met. Ensuring the timely progression of cases through completion and maximizing the efficiency of the litigation team, your responsibilities will include:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage case calendar and complex dockets, ensuring deadlines are met with precision
• Schedule client and witness depositions
• Prepare and file documents with the courts, draft various discovery motions
• Organize and maintain case files, documents, and records
• Assist attorneys during trial preparation, managing and preparing exhibits, jury documents, and evidence to facilitate smooth proceedings
• Provide compassionate, timely, and clear communication to clients, addressing their concerns and inquiries promptly
• Work independently in multiple software programs to document and report case activity and milestones
• A myriad of additional duties to ensure the efficient and timely progression of the team’s caseload

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent listening skills with the ability to ask probing questions, understand concerns and extract relevant and sensitive information in a professional and caring manner
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong work ethic and self-starter, ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced (but fun) environment
• Litigation experience a plus
• Case management software experience a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

ABOUT YOU

• Kind and compassionate
• Service-oriented
• Respectful
• Collaborative
• Authentic
• Ethical and discreet
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Accountable and results-driven

ABOUT US

Christensen Law is a vibrant, growing, team-oriented organization. We believe in our mission of caring deeply for our clients, listening to them, protecting them, and winning for them, and live our values daily. We also genuinely care about each other. The firm actively seeks to help each team member to succeed in their life and fulfill their ambitions. Our compensation is among the best, with paid educational opportunities, 401k with matching, a firm-funded retirement plan, health and dental insurance, and generous PTO because life is more than just work.

We are growing but remain an intimate sized office that allows for close collaboration and engagement. We are the leader in this area of law and enjoy an outstanding reputation as a firm that takes care of its clients and does it right. We try many cases and have set record jury verdicts for auto, truck, and motorcycle accident victims as well as traumatic brain injury cases throughout Michigan. This requires the very best minds, and the most dedicated team.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor or Associate Degree preferred
• 3 years of more of related experience required. Personal injury experience preferred.

LOCATION

• Southfield, MI
• In-office

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full time, Monday-Friday, some out-of-hours may be required

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• Safe Harbor discretionary matching
• 100% paid health insurance for employee
• Paid time off
• Discretionary bonuses
• Professional development assistance
• Other insurances available at cost, e.g., dental, vision, disability, accident, life (AFLAC)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Christensen Law is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; our success is dependent on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, family status, disability status or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please email [email protected] with your resume and introduce yourself. We look forward to hearing why you would be a good fit for our office.
• You will be evaluated and vetted based on your ability to follow the instructions.
• Unsolicited resumes without adhering to the stated process will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 3 years (Required)
• Personal Injury Law: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Southfield, MI 48033 (Required)

Work Location: In person