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Municipal Attorney- The Kelly Firm
✦ New
Salary not disclosed

The Kelly Firm is seeking a skilled and motivated Municipal Attorney to provide comprehensive legal counsel to its growing portfolio of municipal clients throughout Southeast Michigan.

This role involves advising local governments on a variety of legal matters, supporting day-to-day municipal operations, and helping ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively with public officials and staff while delivering practical and effective legal guidance.

Learn more about the opportunity and how to apply here:

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Legal Assistant / Paralegal
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
About the Role

We are a fast-paced, high-volume personal injury law firm seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our team.

This position plays a critical role in managing personal injury cases from intake through settlement and litigation support. The ideal candidate thrives in a deadline-driven environment, communicates professionally, and takes ownership of their work.

If you are organized, proactive, and ready to grow within a results-driven legal team — we want to hear from you.

What You'll DoClient & Insurance Communication
  • Maintain regular contact with clients, providing case updates and guidance.
  • Communicate with insurance adjusters, medical providers, Medicare/Medicaid, and lienholders.
  • Assist with preliminary negotiations and claim follow-ups.
Medical Records & Case Development
  • Order, track, and review medical records and billing statements.
  • Summarize medical documentation for demand packages and litigation.
  • Prepare demand packages and assist with settlement documentation.
Litigation & Trial Support
  • Draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and legal correspondence.
  • Assist with trial preparation (exhibits, witness lists, trial binders).
  • Ensure compliance with court rules and filing deadlines.
Calendar & Office Management
  • Manage attorney calendars and schedule hearings, depositions, IMEs, and client meetings.
  • Monitor litigation deadlines and statute limitations.
  • Retrieve, scan, and distribute incoming mail; prepare outgoing certified and overnight mail.
  • Maintain organized digital and physical files.
What We're Looking For

Prior experience in a law firm or medical office preferred

Personal injury experience strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Experience with legal case management software is a plus

Exceptional organization and deadline management skills

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage a high caseload in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity for growth within a results-driven firm
How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume to:

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Deputy General Counsel
✦ New
🏢 Mavacy
Salary not disclosed
Birmingham, Michigan 1 day ago

About the Role

KMI Family Ventures is a diversified family office and investment platform with active operating companies in Payments, Insurance, InsurTech, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) — alongside over 40 non-operating investments and holding entities across real estate, venture capital, and private equity.

We are seeking a Deputy General Counsel to join our Birmingham headquarters. Hybrid role - onsite 2-3 times per week. This individual will serve as in-house counsel for KMI and its portfolio of operating companies, while partnering closely with Mavacy PLLC on broader legal strategy, overflow projects, and specialized transactional matters.

This position is ideal for a practical, business-oriented attorney who enjoys working in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments and wants to help build scalable, best-in-class legal infrastructure across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Transactional

  • Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements including NDAs, LOIs, joint ventures, MIPAs, service and vendor contracts, and investor documentation.
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, financings, and strategic partnerships across the Payments, Insurance, and InsurTech verticals.
  • Structure and oversee new entity formations, operating agreements, and reorganizations across ~40 holding and investment companies.
  • Coordinate and manage outside counsel on specialized matters (tax, IP, regulatory, employment, litigation, etc.).

Governance & Compliance

  • Maintain corporate governance records, board minutes, resolutions, and filings for all KMI entities.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations in insurance, payments, and financial technology sectors.
  • Implement internal controls, legal templates, and standardized processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Real Estate & Investment Transactions

  • Oversee legal aspects of real estate acquisitions, development, leasing, and dispositions.
  • Review title, coordinate closings, and support investment committee reviews and capital transactions.

Operational & Strategic Support

  • Provide day-to-day legal support to leadership teams across the four operating companies.
  • Advise on risk management, licensing, and contract structure to support company growth.
  • Collaborate with finance and operations on deal execution, vendor management, and policy design.

Partnership with Mavacy PLLC

  • Act as the internal legal lead at KMI while working in close partnership with Mavacy attorneys on overflow or high-complexity matters.
  • Share resources, templates, and insights to align both organizations' legal operations.
  • Participate in joint initiatives that strengthen KMI's and Mavacy's collective service model.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed (or eligible) to practice in Michigan.
  • 5+ years of experience in corporate, transactional, or general counsel roles, ideally with exposure to family office or multi-entity environments.
  • Strong understanding of financial services, payments, insurance, and InsurTech regulations.
  • Experience managing diverse portfolios, including operating companies and investment SPVs.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and business judgment skills.
  • Collaborative and adaptive mindset suited for entrepreneurial settings.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Collaborative, growth-oriented culture
  • Professional development and training through Mavacy's network

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside business owners, investors, and innovators across multiple high-growth sectors. You'll be a strategic part of building the legal and operational backbone for a multi-industry platform that values innovation, integrity, and execution.

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Assistant
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Troy, MI 1 day ago

Company Description


Boyer Law Group is dedicated to providing highly personalized and effective legal services in the area of serious personal injury. Boyer Law Group focuses on obtaining fair and just compensation for clients through well-documented insurance claims or litigation when necessary. We are committed to achieving outcomes that are both favorable and minimally disruptive to our clients’ lives. Located in Michigan, we combine aggressive representation with a client-centered approach, advocating passionately in state and federal courts and at the negotiating table.


Role Description


We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Assistant for a full-time hybrid role based in Troy, MI, with the flexibility to perform some tasks remotely. This role involves providing administrative support, managing scheduling and correspondence, organizing case files, and assisting with office operations. The Assistant will work closely with Bill Boyer to ensure the efficient handling of day-to-day tasks and client interactions.


Qualifications


  • Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in administrative tasks, including scheduling, filing, and correspondence
  • Familiarity with legal procedures, document preparation, and case management is a plus
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in standard office software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools
  • Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
  • High adaptability to both independent work and collaborative team environments
  • Previous experience in the legal field is required
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Criminal Defense Lawyer
Salary not disclosed
Southfield, MI 2 days ago

LAW OFFICE OF JULIAN J. POOTA, PLLC, a growing criminal defense practice, is looking for a talented and motivated attorney to join our team. The firm is dedicated to providing top-tier legal representation to individuals facing criminal charges throughout metro Detroit and the state of Michigan.


The candidate must be licensed in Michigan, be in good standing, and have excellent communication and analytical skills. Experience in criminal law, either defense or prosecution, is preferred.


Responsibilities

  • Meeting and communicating with clients
  • Obtaining and reviewing discovery materials
  • Conducting legal research
  • Drafting legal filings, including motions and briefs
  • Appearing in court and advocating clients' interests during pretrial conference, motion hearings, exams, trial, and sentencing

Qualifications

  • Strong legal research skills and the ability to analyze complex cases effectively.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective client communication and persuasive argumentation.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and membership in the Michigan State Bar in good standing.
  • Experience in a criminal law practice, defense or prosecution, is preferred
  • Ability to work collaboratively or under minimal supervision.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple cases effectively.


Salary

$85,000.00 to $150,000.00 yearly


Benefits available

Health insurance, 401k plan with matching, & paid time off

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Labor And Employment Attorney
Salary not disclosed
Troy, MI 3 days ago

Trustpoint One is pleased to partner with a leading Michigan law firm in its search for a Labor and Employment Attorney. The Attorney will provide support and assistance to Partners attorneys during all phases of employment related litigation and traditional labor matters. The position has hybrid flexibility in the firm’s Detroit or Troy office.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Conduct thorough and high-quality legal research
  • Assist with all areas of discovery including drafting discovery requests, responses to discovery requests, preparation of initial disclosures and witness preparation
  • Prepare legal briefs and other pleadings
  • Work with Partners to determine documents and information to produce, manner of production, and selection of vendors
  • Draft responses to EEOC and MDCR charges
  • Handle various aspects of employment related litigation, such as motion hearings, mediations and depositions
  • Prepare trial materials
  • Attend and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
  • Admitted to the Michigan State Bar, or eligible to promptly become admitted
  • 3-6 years’ experience in employment related litigation and client counseling
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Good organizational and project management skills
  • Experience in managing discovery
  • Experience in taking and defending depositions
  • Proficient in the use of on-line legal research services and legal resources available on the internet including Westlaw
  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Experience in traditional labor matters a plus


All candidates must be able to work on a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.


Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualified Labor and Employment Attorneys should submit a resume in Word format.

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Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Litigation Attorney
🏢 Jobot
Salary not disclosed
Southfield, MI 5 days ago
Full Service Law Firm Seeks Lateral Partner

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jacob Wolf
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Salary: $200,000 - $400,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a a premier full-service law firm with approximately 450 attorneys across offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Nashville, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Beijing, and Hong Kong. We represent sophisticated clients—including high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and leading companies—in advanced media, entertainment, technology, real estate, and financial services, among other industries. Our nationally recognized practices emphasize innovative, multidisciplinary solutions for complex matters.

About the Opportunity

We actively seek accomplished lateral partners to join our growing teams in the following practice areas: Trusts and Estates (including sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, wealth transfer, and tax strategies for ultra-high-net-worth clients)
  • Commercial Litigation (high-stakes business disputes, trials, arbitrations, and appellate work)
  • Real Estate (acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development, and related litigation)
  • Corporate Transactions (M&A, private equity, capital markets, securities, and general corporate counseling)


Why join us?

Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with book size, rates, and contributions.

Job Details

Successful candidates bring a portable book of business exceeding $1.5 million and established billing rates of $1,000 per hour or higher, reflecting premium client relationships and sophisticated matters.

Qualifications
  • Significant experience at a reputable law firm, with a proven track record of client origination and development
  • Deep expertise in one or more of the targeted practice areas, with the ability to collaborate across firm disciplines (e.g., tax, litigation, corporate)
  • Admission to the bar in the relevant office jurisdiction (multiple admissions a plus)
  • A client-focused, entrepreneurial mindset aligned with our collaborative and innovative culture


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Acute Care RN Case Manager
🏢 ChenMed
$36.90 to $52.70 per hour
Detroit, MI 1 week ago

We’re unique.  You should be, too.

We’re changing lives every day.  For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts?  Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Nurse Case Manager 1 (RN) is responsible for achieving positive patient outcomes and managing quality of care across the continuum of care. The incumbent in this role will first and foremost serve as an advocate for our patients. He/She works closely with other members of the care team to develop effective plans of care and high levels of care coordination. This care planning and coordination may follow the patient from our centers into acute and post-acute facilities, as well as, their home environments. The Nurse Case Manager 1 (RN) role also involves establishing relationships with patients’ families and care givers, primary care physicians, specialists, other care providers, social workers, other case managers and nurses, acute and post-acute facilities, home health care companies, and health plans. He/She adheres to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance and policies and procedures.

CORE JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages and plans for transitions of care, discharge and post discharge follow-up for patients admitted to key, high-volume/high-priority hospitals.

  • Establishes a trusting relationship with patients and their caregivers.

  • Collaborates with clinical staff in the development and execution of the plan of care and achievement of goals. Reports variations to PCP/Transitional Care Physicians (TCP) and implements actions as appropriate.

  • Builds relationships with preferred acute care providers (hospitalists, specialists, etc.).

  • Directs referrals to preferred providers.

  • Coordinates the integration of social services/case management functions in the pre-acute, ER, acute and post-acute setting. Coordinates the patient care, discharge and home planning processes with hospital case management departments, and other healthcare facilities.

  • In conjunction with the PCP, Hospitalist, Medical Director, insurance case manager and the hospital case manager, coordinates the patient transition to the appropriate/least constrictive level of care using a preferred provider.

  • Keeps the PCP aware of patient(s) condition via e-mail, DASH, HITS or other appropriate means of communication.

  • Introduces self to patient/family and explains Nurse Case Manager’s role and processes to contact the Nurse Case Manager for questions, guidance and education.

  • Provides high intensity engagement with patient and family.

  • Facilitates patient/family conferences to review treatment goals and optimize resource utilization; provides family education and identifies post-hospital needs.

  • Serves as a patient advocate. Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient/family’s ability to make informed decisions.

  • Addresses advanced care planning including treatment goals and advance directives.

  • Refers cases to social worker (Hospital and ChenMed/JenCare/Dedicated) for complex psychosocial and economic needs.

  • Refers cases where patient and/or family would benefit from counseling required to complete complex discharge plan to social worker.

  • Reports observed or suspected child or adult abuse pursuant to mandated requirements.

  • Obtains onsite and EMR access at priority facilities.

  • Maintains clinical and progress notes for each patient receiving care and provides progress report to PCP and others as appropriate.

  • Submits required documentation in a timely manner and in appropriate computer system.

  • Participates in surveys, studies and special projects as assigned.

  • Conducts concurrent medical record review using specific indicators and criteria as approved by medical staff. Acts as patient advocate: investigates and reports adverse occurrences, and performs staff education related to resource utilization, discharge planning and psychosocial aspects of healthcare delivery.

  • Promotes effective and efficient utilization of clinical resources and mobilizes resources to assist in achieving desired clinical outcomes within specific timeframe.

  • Conducts review for appropriate utilization of services from admission through discharge. Evaluates patient satisfaction and quality of care provided.

  • Communicates with physicians at regular intervals throughout hospitalization and develops an effective working relationship. Assists physicians to maintain appropriate cost, case and desired patient outcomes.

  • Coordinates the provision of social services to patients, families and significant others to enable them to deal with the impact of illness on individual family functioning and to achieve maximum benefits from healthcare services.

  • Completes expanded assessment of patients and family needs at time of admission. Completes psychosocial assessment.

  • Directs and participates in the development and implementation of patient care policies and protocols to provide advice and guidance in handling unusual cases or patient needs.

  • Attends meetings as assigned

  • Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

There are 4 Nurse Case Manager 1 Roles with additional Essential Job Functions:

Acute Case Manager (primarily hospital based)

Responsibilities include all the above “Core” duties/responsibilities plus the following:

  • Identify appropriateness of inpatient vs. observation status.

  • Identify and manage safety risk (complete a social assessment), identify functional status (ADLs and PT needs), discuss medications and self-management, identify and correct knowledge deficits.

  • Implement the ACM Coaching program with the appropriate patient population.

  • In markets as appropriate, when patient in SNF, in conjunction with the post-acute physician, coordinate the transition to a lower level of care as soon as appropriate using a preferred provider if further services are needed.

  • Facilitate discharge to appropriate level of care and preferred providers

  • Communicate discharge to all stakeholders including PCP, Center Manager and Community Case Manager.

  • Document the appropriate date that the patient is medically discharged and update as appropriate.

  • Contact the center manager to arrange for a follow-up PCP appointment prior to discharge and whenever possible, communicate this information to the patient/caregiver.

  • As appropriate, discuss patients’ eligibility for CCM or DM programs and identify patient interest in participation.

  • Coordinate acute UR physician meetings.

Community Case Manager (primarily clinic and community based)

Responsibilities include all the above “Core” duties/responsibilities plus the following:

  • Provides telephonic or outpatient visits to patients at high-risk for readmissions (as identified by CM Plan) to the ER or hospital, to patients with active care planning requirements, to disease management patients per the Disease Management Plan and to others as referred via transitional care team, acute case managers and Transitional Care team.

  • Visits may include evening and weekend hours with the goal of preventing ER visits or hospital admissions.

  • Performs clinical functions including disease-oriented assessment and monitoring, medication monitoring, health education and self-care instructions in the outpatient setting.

Coordinate the Plan of Care:

  • Conducts/coordinates initial case management assessment of patients to determine outpatient needs.

  • Ensures individual plan of care reflects patient needs and services available.

  • Makes recommendations to the team.

  • Completes individual plan of care with patients and team members.

  • Communicates instructions and methodologies as appropriate to ensure that the plan is implemented correctly.

  • Assesses the environment of care, e.g., safety and security.

  • Assesses the caregiver capacity and willingness to provide care.

  • Assesses patient and caregiver educational needs.

  • Coordinates, reports, documents and follows-up on Super Huddles and HPP/IDT meetings.

  • Helps patients navigate health care systems, connecting them with community resources; orchestrates multiple facets of health care delivery and assists with administrative and logistical tasks.

  • Coordinates the delivery of services to effectively address patient needs.

  • Facilitates and coaches patients in using natural supports and mainstream community resources to address supportive needs.

  • Maintains ongoing communication with families, community providers and others as needed to promote the health and well-being of patients.

  • Establishes a supportive and motivational relationship with patients that support patient self-management

  • Monitors the quality, frequency and appropriateness of HHA visits and other outpatient services.

  • Assists patient and family with access to community/financial resources and refer cases to social worker as appropriate.

Community/Skilled Nursing Facility Case Manager (Community Case Manager Role with additional SNF duties as assigned)

Responsibilities include all the above “Core” duties/responsibilities plus the following:

  • Community Case Manager role as above.

  • CM telephonic or onsite visits to SNFs, communication with physical therapists (PT), social workers, patient and families as appropriate.

  • Validates appropriate level of care/LOS.

  • Validates Discharge plan for safe transition home, utilization of preferred providers or timely transition to long term care.

  • Reminds patient of need for 4-day PCP post hospital/SNF discharge visit and future visits.

  • Collaborates with payor onsite SNF CMs.

Transitional Case Manager (Blended Acute and Community Case Manager Roles)

Responsibilities include all the above “Core” duties/responsibilities plus the following:

  • Acute and Community Case Manager roles as above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

  • Critical thinking skills required.

  • Ability to work autonomously is required.

  • Ability to monitor, assess and record patients’ progress and adjust and plan accordingly.

  • Ability to plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care plans.

  • Knowledge of nursing and case management theory and practice.

  • Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.

  • Knowledge of clinical and social services documentation procedures and standards.

  • Knowledge of community health services and social services support agencies and networks.

  • Organizing and coordinating skills.

  • Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software.

  • Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 10% of the time.

  • Spoken and written fluency in English.

  • Bilingual preferred.

PAY RANGE:

$36.9 - $52.70 Hourly

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better.  Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. 

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire.  With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow.  Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE

Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply

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Experienced Legal Assistant
Salary not disclosed
Royal Oak, Michigan 1 week ago

We are looking for an experienced legal assistant with a minimum of five years' experience working in a law firm to join our team on a full-time basis to support our Managing Partner and paralegal team. This position is in person / in office. This position requires a highly motivated and energetic person with a high degree of accuracy, excellent grammar, proofreading and organizational skills. Candidate should have the ability to arrange workload in order of importance, as well as a willingness to undertake additional responsibilities and assist others when needed. This role requires a proactive individual with exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous approach to managing deadlines. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver with a professional demeanor, outstanding communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications:

· 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm

· Proficient in Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)

· Proficiency with Smokeball or similar case management software

· Superior organizational skills

· Able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

· Keen attention to details

· Calendar and deadline management skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Effective problem-solving abilities

· Collaborates and cooperates with other staff members

· Proactive attitude toward work

Roles & Responsibilities:

· Organize emails and other case-related documents into case folders within the document management system.

· Coordinate scheduling and extensive calendar management.

· Draft, edit, format, and finalize documents.

· Request documents from clients.

· Assist in document management; drafting, proofing and editing correspondence, memos, briefs, forms, engagement letters and document assembly in proper legal form; files legal documents with appropriate attachments, both electronically and via traditional filing methods.

· Proofread and edit documents to ensure accuracy and professional appearance.

· Opens new files, performs conflict of interest checks through conflicts control system, and maintains all electronic and physical client and general files in a neat and orderly condition.

· Maintains attorney calendars and deadline reminders, including but not limited to appointments and follow-up dates.

· Answers telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner; forwards messages to the intended parties; answers non-legal questions. Places phone calls as needed or requested.

· Arranges for the proper delivery of documents/projects via courier runs, hand-deliveries, Federal Express, UPS, Express Mail, etc.; provides complete information to courier for delivery.

· Enters and proofreads time in the billing system; to the extent possible, ensures accurate entry of complete information before each monthly deadline on an as needed basis.

· Attend staff meetings, training sessions and other required employee meetings.

· Copying, typing, scanning, faxing and any other general office duties as needed.

· Maintains confidentiality in all firm and client matters.

· Assists with other firm work as directed by attorney or paralegal.

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Legal Secretary
Salary not disclosed
Birmingham, MI 1 week ago

Company Description

Personal Injury boutique Birmingham, MI lawfirm. Excellent working environment.


Role Description

This is an on-site, full-time role for a Legal Secretary based in Birmingham, MI. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for providing administrative support to attorneys, preparing legal documents, managing legal calendars, and maintaining accurate client files. Responsibilities also include handling correspondence, coordinating court filings, scheduling appointments, and performing general clerical duties. The candidate will serve as a vital resource for ensuring the office runs efficiently and professionally in adherence to legal practices.


Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge and expertise in law, with the ability to assist with legal-related tasks including research and understanding legal terminology
  • Experience with legal document preparation and familiarity with legal procedures
  • Proficiency in clerical skills, such as organizing, filing, and managing office tasks
  • Competence in managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and keeping track of deadlines and court dates
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in using legal and office software tools
  • A bachelor's degree or relevant certification in a legal-related field is a plus
  • Previous experience in a similar role within a law firm or legal environment is advantageous
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