Legal Support Assistant

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork Collaboration Client Service and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered then we invite you to apply to ourLegal Support Assistantposition in ourLivonia Office.

This position is on-site 5-days per week.

The Position

We are seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our team and serve as a key support resource within a fast-paced law firm environment. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on experience and grow within the legal profession.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role youll support attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants while helping maintain a professional and welcoming office environment. Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a clean organized and professional reception area
• Answer screen route and respond to incoming phone calls and messages
• Greet screen and direct visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Assist with opening and closing client matters
• Receive sort and distribute electronic notices U.S. mail faxes and other documents
• Help organize and maintain physical and electronic files within the firms document management systems
• Assist with client invoicing including submission and verification of billing documentation
• Support the submission of vendor bills and check requests
• Research and respond to client billing inquiries
• Manage and update information using Excel spreadsheets
• Provide general administrative support to the office and team as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 1 year of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting
• Prior law firm experience is helpful but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional phone etiquette and customer service mindset
• High attention to detail with excellent spelling grammar and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize effectively and meet deadlines
• Comfort handling confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook); experience with document management or legal software is a plus
• Willingness to work in person in an office environment

Why Should You Apply

• Benefits:Outstanding benefits package including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

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