Practice Assistant (Legal)

Location: Birmingham, Michigan, supporting the Detroit office; onsite role

Company

hirify.global is a large labor and employment law firm representing management in employment-related legal matters, with more than 1,100 attorneys across 60 offices in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico.

What you will do

• Prepare, proofread, revise, and e-file correspondence, memoranda, and complex legal documents.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, attachments, exhibits, and messenger services.
• Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, paper and electronic files, and administrative records.
• Prepare time entries, expense reimbursements, billing letters, and client billing coordination.
• Provide administrative support including phone screening, client reception, travel arrangements, meetings, conference rooms, and meals.
• Support multiple attorneys, mentor new office staff when needed, and assist with software pilots.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes.
• Typing speed of at least 70 words per minute.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office, document management, time entry, e-filing, and database software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills, independent work ability, teamwork, and regular predictable attendance.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-oriented and collaborative work environment.
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) matching, profit sharing, health and life insurance, dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.