Legal Assistant - Commercial

Legal Assistant – Commercial & IP Litigation **Location:** Royal Oak, MI **Job Type:** Full-Time **Salary:** $60,000–$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience Position Overview LHH is working with a well-established, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced **Legal Assistant** to join its Royal Oak office. This position will support attorneys within **Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation** practices and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support while managing multiple priorities and maintaining a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities * Manage attorney calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments * Prepare and complete **state and federal court e-filings** * Support litigation matters, including document management, filings, discovery, and trial preparation * Draft, format, and prepare correspondence, reports, and complex legal documents * Screen and respond to client calls and correspondence as appropriate * Assist with attorney billing processes * Create and maintain spreadsheets, including formulas and data manipulation * Maintain organized and accurate electronic client files * Proactively manage workflow, deadlines, and attorney priorities * Provide backup support to other legal assistants as needed Qualifications * **3+ years of Legal Assistant experience** , preferably supporting Commercial Litigation * Experience supporting litigation matters in a deadline-driven environment * Strong knowledge of **state and federal court filing procedures** * Experience with discovery, filings, and trial preparation strongly preferred * Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines * Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach Technical Skills * Advanced **Microsoft Word** skills, including document formatting, styles, and tables of contents * Strong **Microsoft Excel** skills, including formulas and data manipulation * Experience with document management systems such as **NetDocuments/NetDocs** preferred * Experience with legal billing systems preferred * Familiarity with **Nuance or similar PDF editing software** is a plus Education * High school diploma or equivalent required * Bachelor’s degree preferred Compensation & Benefits * **$60,000–$75,000 annual salary** , based on experience * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance * 401(k) and profit sharing * Flexible spending accounts * Parking Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance