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Taft is seeking a Legal Assistant to serve our Employment and Labor Relations and Immigration Groups in Taft’s Detroit (Southfield) office.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years’ experience to support our Employment and Labor Relations and Immigration groups in the Detroit (Southfield) office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.  

Essential Duties:

• Provides skilled, proactive support to assigned employment and labor relations and litigation attorneys, and others, on occasion.
• Prepares and reviews documents, letters and memoranda according to Firm standards using word processing and document management systems and software.
• Accurately proofreads and edits documents.
• Independently performs administrative duties such as managing and maintaining attorney schedules and calendars; proofing, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting CLEs; assisting with management of client contacts, emails, and print documents; processing mail; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks.
• E-files in state and federal courts.
• Supports the billing process as requested.
• Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy.
• Reviews attorney emails and saves to correct client file as requested.
• Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in greeting guests, scheduling meetings, and contacting, supporting and interacting with clients.
• Displays strong attention to detail.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Maintains confidentiality of matters and information.
• Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner.
• Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the Immigration Practice Group including but not limited to composing or preparing documents and in/out correspondence.
• Assists attorneys and paralegals with immigration petitions and applications for filing.
• Works with clients to gather documents and information necessary for applications.
• Responds to inquiries from clients regarding case status and submits inquiries on case status to USCIS.
• Processes correspondence from USCIS,DOS, and DOS including notifying clients, assisting clients to prepare responses to notices or evidence requests as appropriate, and following up with relevant parties
• Performs case management of immigration matters including tracking of expirations.
• Conducts factual legal research and analysis relevant to the Immigration Practice using all available resources, including print and electronic sources.
• At the direction of the assigning attorney, corresponds with government agencies, vendors, and clients.
• Arranges for procurement of outside services (e.g., translation and evaluation services), and works with vendors to provide quotes to supervising attorney.

 Requirements:

• 3+ years related experience strongly preferred
• Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules
• Strong working knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office programs; desire to maintain and upgrade excellent technical skills and to learn new software

 Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Careers at Taft
Our employees are people who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. Taft’s lawyers and professional staff believe strongly in the value of our legal work. We believe that client service is our first, and most important, job. At Taft, success is measured in more than billable hours. This philosophy allows us to be active participants and leaders in our communities. Taft can help you create a long, rewarding, and meaningful career.

In addition, Taft is a signatory to the American Bar Association Well-Being Pledge, designed to support mental health and overall well-being for Taft’s attorneys and staff through education, firm policies, and intentional workplace culture.

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