Legal Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across Estate Planning, Corporate, Real Estate, and Litigation departments.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and filing of legal documents, including tax returns, IRS filings, and corporate records.
• Manage litigation support tasks such as preparing pleadings, motions, and coordinating court calendars, hearings, and depositions.
• Coordinate real estate transactions by preparing and electronically filing documents with courts and recording offices.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, telephone calls, and attorney time entries/billing information.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client and matter files using document management systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of legal support experience with strong litigation support skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Typing speed of 55+ wpm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong grammar and proofreading abilities.
• High level of organizational skills and the ability to multi-task under deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Estate Planning, Health Care, or Corporate Finance.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and appeal court procedures, including Pacer and ECF filing.
• Familiarity with NetDocuments, Intapp Open, FileTrail, or Chrome River.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and holiday leave.
• Retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees.
• Flexible spending programs and health savings accounts.
• Commuter benefits and personal/parental leave programs.
• Access to wellness programs, mental health support, and professional development.

About the Company

Dykema is a leading law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. We prioritize a supportive and inclusive workplace culture and are committed to the professional growth and well-being of our employees.