Job Description
Job Description
DANIEL R. SHEMKE, PC
301 N. Main Street, Second Floor
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Ann Arbor Law Firm seeking smart hard working legal assistant to help with many aspects of a solo practice up to and including legal billing and paralegal work. Experience is preferred, but intelligence and attention to detail are required. I am looking for someone who learns quickly. The office handles estate planning including trusts, probate matters, business law, family law, real estate work and litigation.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare and review letters and various types of legal documents
- Ensure that the attorney’s calendar is kept up to date with case deadlines and that these are brought to the attorney’s attention as they approach so that all deadlines for upcoming work are met and completed.
- Conduct basic legal and business research as needed and assist attorney with case preparation
- Maintain organized and accurate client files, billing records, and document databases
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
- Coordinate meetings, travel, and other logistics for attorney
- Support day-to-day office operations as needed to maintain efficiency
- Provide backup support for client communication and internal workflow
Qualifications:
- Intelligence and a desire to learn new things and take on challenges is required
- Willingness to work hard when required to do so to meet deadlines
- 2+ years' experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant is preferred
- Willing to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Detail oriented
- Good organizational skills
Job Type: Full time
Competitive salary and benefits