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Job Description
- Job description
- Weber & Olcese, P.L.C.. is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our growing and dynamic team. This position will support the firm's insurance defense practice group and work closely with attorneys handling first-party and third-party litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have experience with Michigan circuit court, district court, and federal court e-filing systems, strong organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage deadlines.
- Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a legal assistant in insurance defense litigation.
- Experience with Michigan circuit court and district court e-filing.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare routine correspondence, including cover letters and transmittals accompanying pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents prepared by attorneys.
- Review and process incoming mail, emails, and court notices, identifying urgent matters and calendaring deadlines as appropriate.
- Maintain attorney calendars and proactively monitor upcoming hearings, depositions, deadlines, and other case-related events.
- Schedule depositions, facilitate coordination with opposing counsel and witnesses, and prepare all related notices, correspondence, and witness fee checks.
- Prepare and file documents through circuit and district court e-filing systems and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.
- Assist with the preparation, organization, and management of litigation files.
- Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client matters and attorney-client communications.
Benefits
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- Pay: Based on experience
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
