What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Trustpoint?
Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Partnering with a top civil litigation firm in Troy, MI, we seek a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to join their dynamic bankruptcy team.
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys and paralegals throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, document collection, and case file maintenance.
- Prepare, review, and format legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Manage case files, ensuring organization and compliance with firm policies.
- Facilitate electronic and traditional court filings at both federal and state levels.
- Maintain attorney calendars, tracking critical deadlines, court appearances, and discovery responses.
- Coordinate meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements.
- Input attorney reimbursable expenses and ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Handle confidential client and case information with professionalism and discretion.
- Stay up to date on changes in litigation procedures and requirements.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of litigation legal support experience (bankruptcy experience is a plus).
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, civil procedure, and discovery processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Professional; experience with SharePoint and Concur is a plus.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent proofreading, grammar, and editing skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high production standards.
About Us
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $57,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Salary : $57,000 - $67,000
