| Location | Royal Oak, MI |
| Salary | $60,000–$75,000 Per Year |
Legal Assistant - Commercial & IP Litigation
Location: Royal Oak, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,000-$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Position Overview
LHH is working with a well-established, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Royal Oak office. This position will support attorneys within Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation practices and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support while managing multiple priorities and maintaining a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
Manage attorney calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments
Prepare and complete state and federal court e-filings
Support litigation matters, including document management, filings, discovery, and trial preparation
Draft, format, and prepare correspondence, reports, and complex legal documents
Screen and respond to client calls and correspondence as appropriate
Assist with attorney billing processes
Create and maintain spreadsheets, including formulas and data manipulation
Maintain organized and accurate electronic client files
Proactively manage workflow, deadlines, and attorney priorities
Provide backup support to other legal assistants as needed
Qualifications
3+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably supporting Commercial Litigation
Experience supporting litigation matters in a deadline-driven environment
Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures
Experience with discovery, filings, and trial preparation strongly preferred
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach
Technical Skills
Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including document formatting, styles, and tables of contents
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and data manipulation
Experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments/NetDocs preferred
Experience with legal billing systems preferred
Familiarity with Nuance or similar PDF editing software is a plus
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Compensation & Benefits
$60,000-$75,000 annual salary, based on experience
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
401(k) and profit sharing
Flexible spending accounts
Parking
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Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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