Legal Assistant

Job Description

Legal Assistant

Position Summary:

Full-time opening with a Michigan-based, full-service law firm, for an experienced Legal Assistant in their Birmingham office supporting multiple practice teams. Seeking a candidate who is organized and displays a keen attention to detail, with a superb commitment to client service. This individual should be comfortable working independently, as well as part of a team. The candidate should also have a background in insurance defense or personal injury. The person in this role would be supporting a personal injury attorney, in addition to potentially doing some general litigation work. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity!

Requirements:

2 or more years of experience as a litigation focused legal assistant, or relevant experience in a law firm

Prior litigation experience required.

Prior experience in insurance defense or personal injury.

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field preferred; HS diploma required

Excellent grammar, proofreading, transcription, and organizational skills

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Remains professional, courteous, and successful in fast-paced or deadline driven situations

Ability to work well in a team-oriented professional services environment

Ability to problem-solve and prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines

Demonstrates a willingness to undertake additional responsibilities and assist others, contributing to the overall success of the team

Advanced skills in MS Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel

Proficiency with Adobe, iManage and/or other document management systems

Willingness to learn new technology or software programs

Ability to type 60 or more wpm with a high degree of accuracy

What We Offer:

Competitive salary.

Full benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, and PTO.

About Spark Talent Acquisition:

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that finding a new position can be stressful and identifying top talent can be challenging. For us to maximize successful placement and retention, we start by listening to and understanding each of our clients. We believe in face-to-face interaction and having a solid understanding of our client’s business before placement. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to continually create career opportunities.