Legal SecretaryRobert Half

Description We are looking for a Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team in Farmington Hills, Michigan in a contract-to-permanent position. This role is ideal for someone with litigation experience who can manage filings, coordinate schedules, and provide dependable support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced office setting. The position begins fully on-site and may transition to a hybrid schedule after becoming permanent, offering the opportunity to contribute to matters involving municipal law, general counsel work, and litigation.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, format, and submit legal filings for state courts, federal courts, and appellate courts in accordance with applicable procedural rules.

Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys, helping manage priorities across a shared workload.

Draft, revise, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, and related documents with strong attention to formatting and accuracy.

Maintain attorney calendars, track court dates and deadlines, and help ensure timely completion of filings and case-related tasks.

Transcribe and process dictated notes and other materials into well-prepared legal documents.

Support attorneys handling litigation, municipal law, and general counsel matters by organizing files and monitoring case activity.

Use Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint, to create, update, and manage documents and presentations as needed. Requirements

2+ years of experience in a legal secretary role with a strong focus on litigation support and familiarity with Insurance Defense

Hands-on experience filing documents electronically in state and federal courts; appellate filing experience is highly preferred.

Working knowledge of court rules, legal document formatting standards, and filing procedures.

Proven ability to support two or more attorneys while balancing competing deadlines.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with calendar management, court deadlines, and dictation-based document preparation.

Ability to work independently, stay organized, and take initiative in a fast-paced office environment.

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