Legal Assistant Ii

Company: Kirsch Daskas Law Group
Location: Southfield
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

We're seeking an intelligent, organized, empowered legal assistant who is a detail-oriented, self-starter. We are looking to add someone with ambition and a positive attitude to our team. If you are looking for a drama-free environment to do your best and fuflfill your personal goals and achieve work life balance, please apply. This is an IN PERSON position.



Clear, consise and empathetic written and verbal communication skills are esential to this position. We are a criminal defense firm. We respresent people accused of crimes. Do not apply if you do not have a personal interest in this type of law. Law students will not be considered for this position.

Responsibilities:

--- Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly
--- Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
--- Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals
--- Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary
--- Manage assigned case files to ensure deadlines are met by other team members
--- Attend weekly meetings to prioritize assignments and incorporate workflows
--- Keep clients apprised of case status, court dates, and progress

Qualifications:

--- Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
--- Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills
--- Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
--- 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
--- Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
--- At least 5 years of experience in a law firm setting, performing administrative tasks
--- Experience in criminal law is a plus
--- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines with quick turnaround times
--- Experience in billing time accurately and efficiently
--- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
--- Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
--- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
--- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
--- Patient and consistent in maintaining established standards, guidelines, and procedures
--- Unhurried, methodical, and step-by-step approach to well-defined, repetitive tasks
--- Ability to investigate information with empathy and a positive attitude
--- Effective team player and collaborator with a cooperative approach to work

About Company:
Kirsch Daskas Law Group is a boutique criminal defense firm representing adults and juveniles accused of crimes or at risk of losing their liberty or children across the state of Michigan. Our attorneys specialize in client-centered representation using a multi-disciplinary approach to accomplish clients' personalized goals. We zealously represent the falsely accused to prevent wrongful convictions and protect innocence. Founded in 1995, experience, integrity, and the courage to protect client's rights and ensure justice for the best results is our challenge. https://www.kdlawgroup.com

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