Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant - Litigation

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with litigation support, including the preparation of correspondence, legal documents, and charts.
• Manage electronic and non-electronic court filings with various state and federal courts using MiFile and PACER.
• Maintain and coordinate attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, depositions, and meetings.
• Process conflict clearance requests and new business intake (NBI) documentation.
• Organize and maintain digital and hard files within document management systems like NetDocs.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including specialized messenger services and exhibits.
• Manage travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries for attorneys.
• Assist with time entry, expense reports, and billing inquiries.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of legal support experience with strong litigation support skills.
• Proficiency in state and federal court electronic filing procedures (MiFile and PACER).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Typing speed of 55+ WPM.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of post-high school education.
• Experience supporting practice groups such as Product Liability, Financial Services, Corporate & Business, or Labor & Employment.
• Familiarity with business management systems such as NetDocuments, Elegrity, FileTrail, or Chrome River.
• Experience using redlining tools.

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 (HSA).
• Commuter benefits and personal/parental leave programs.
• Access to wellness programs and mental health support.
• Professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Dykema Gossett PLLC is a leading national law firm celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. We are committed to providing superior legal services and fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where our team members can thrive.