Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Saginaw, MI at Smith Bovill, PC
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to support attorneys across a wide range of legal practice areas, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, civil litigation, and more. The ideal candidate will excel in managing legal documentation, conducting research, and providing exceptional administrative support to ensure smooth case workflows. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for law, this position provides a rewarding platform to develop your legal career while contributing to impactful legal work.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with preparing and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and correspondence using Word processing and document management systems
- Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools to support case strategies across diverse practice areas like securities law, tribal law, patent law, and workers’ compensation law.
- Manage case files efficiently by organizing documents, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely filing in both physical and electronic systems.
- Support client communication by scheduling appointments, answering inquiries professionally via phone etiquette, and preparing summaries of case developments.
- Review legal documents for accuracy, completeness, confidentiality handling, and adherence to procedural law requirements.
- Assist with litigation support activities such as document review for civil litigation cases and preparing materials for trial or hearings.
- Coordinate project management tasks related to ongoing cases or legal initiatives to ensure deadlines are met and workflows remain streamlined.
Qualifications
- At least one year of experience as a Legal Assistant or a degree in Legal Studies or comparable.
- Experience with legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis; familiarity with case management software is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential information discreetly while managing multiple priorities efficiently.
- Strong writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities to ensure accuracy.
- Knowledge of procedural law processes and experience supporting litigation activities is preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) along with document review and filing procedures.
- Exceptional client communication skills coupled with professional phone etiquette.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Smith Bovill, PC
Location: Saginaw, MI
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