Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to attorneys, including transcribing correspondence, memoranda, and reports from dictation or rough drafts
• Create, edit, compile, and manage documents within the firm's document management system
• Prepare attorney time records, process bills, and perform billing reviews and edits
• Establish and maintain client and firm files while managing daily mail
• Maintain attorney calendars and deadline reminder systems
• Request conflict of interest checks and assist with secretarial overflow
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all attorney-client matters

Requirements

• Prior experience as a legal secretary, administrative assistant, or working within a law firm or legal department
• Proven ability to transcribe legal documents and correspondence accurately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks under time constraints
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with clients and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a document management system
• Experience with time entry systems

About the Company

Bodman PLC is one of Michigan’s leading business law firms with more than 170 lawyers. We serve a diverse client base across various industries, including financial services, automotive, real estate, technology, manufacturing, and health care.