Support Legal Assistant - Bloomfield Hills, MI

12.30.2025

Position: Support Legal Assistant

Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI

Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and most respected law firms, is seeking a full-time Support Legal Assistant to join our Bloomfield Hills office.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated legal assistant to provide high-level back-up support to attorneys and legal assistants in our Transportation Law Practice Group. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing general support to all attorneys in the transportation group by updating their calendars, scheduling court appearances, depositions, hearings, preparing legal documents, e-filing, as well as other legal assistant tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas
  • Manage document preparation, filing (electronic and paper), scheduling and billing
  • Maintain organized and up-to-date case files and docketing records
  • Answer phones, handle correspondence and provide general administrative support
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local court rules, including e-filing and electronic docketing
  • Work collaboratively with other assistants and firm staff to ensure seamless operations across offices

Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, you must:

  • Have 5 to 7 years of experience in a legal assistant role with a strong background in litigation, preferably in the law firm environment
  • Possess experience in PIP, no-fault, first- and third-party litigation
  • Be proficient in legal document preparation, file and case management, scheduling, dictation and billing procedures
  • Have a working knowledge of electronic court filing systems and docketing software
  • Have experience with E-File in state and federal court (preferred)
  • Be highly familiar with Microsoft Word, Outlook and document management systems, preferably iManage
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a deadline-driven environment

The ideal candidate is a dependable and adaptable team player who takes initiative, enjoys learning new skills and is committed to providing high-quality service. This position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Interested candidates should their submit resumes to https://plunkettcooney.isolvedhire.com/jobs/.