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Cochran Kroll & Associates

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Legal Secretary - Personal Injury Law

Livonia, MI · On-site

$40K - $60K/yr

Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, including motions, letters of intent, and pleadings. * Case File Coordination: Organize and maintain physical and digital case files, ensuring third ...

Cochran Kroll & Associates

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Legal Secretary - Personal Injury Law

Livonia, MI · On-site

$40K - $60K/yr

Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, including motions, letters of intent, and pleadings. * Case File Coordination: Organize and maintain physical and digital case files, ensuring third ...

ALAN B. COOPER & ASSOCIATES, PLLC

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Associate Attorney

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr (+ commission)

Company Description Alan Cooper & Associates, is a well-established legal practice specializing in Family Law, with over 31 years of service in the legal industry. Our practice serves clients across ...

Ronald B. Rich & Associates, PLC

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Clerical/Legal assistant

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$750 - $900/wk

Law Firm specializing in commercial collections and construction law seeks candidate with experience and knowledge of the court system and e-filing. Will be responsible for filing many pleading ...

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How much do legal associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for legal associate in Detroit, MI is $26.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.60 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a legal associate?

Legal Associates are early-career lawyers who support more senior attorneys in a law firm or legal department. They conduct legal research, draft documents, assist with case preparation, and may represent clients under supervision. Legal Associates are typically recent law school graduates who have passed the bar exam, and their role is designed to provide hands-on experience while allowing them to develop their legal skills. Over time, Legal Associates may work toward becoming partners or taking on more senior legal positions within their organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal associate?

To thrive as a Legal Associate, you need a law degree (JD or equivalent), strong research and analytical skills, and attention to detail. Familiarity with legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, document management systems, and proficiency in drafting legal documents are essential. Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and the ability to work collaboratively set standout candidates apart. These skills ensure effective legal analysis, high-quality client service, and successful case outcomes in a demanding legal environment.

What are some typical challenges legal associates face during their first year at a law firm?

Legal Associates often encounter challenges such as managing a high volume of work under tight deadlines, adapting to the expectations of different partners, and learning to balance administrative tasks with substantive legal research and drafting. Navigating firm culture and building relationships with senior attorneys and clients can also be demanding. However, these challenges provide valuable learning opportunities and help associates develop strong time management, communication, and legal analysis skills crucial for career growth.

What is the difference between Legal Associate vs Paralegal?

AspectLegal AssociateParalegal
Required CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), bar admission often preferredAssociate's degree or paralegal certification
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agenciesLaw firms, legal departments, courts, corporate offices
Job ResponsibilitiesLegal research, drafting documents, client interaction, assisting attorneysLegal research, document preparation, case organization, support tasks

Legal Associates typically hold a JD and are licensed to practice law, performing more advanced legal tasks. Paralegals assist attorneys with research and administrative duties but do not require a law degree or license. Both roles work in similar environments, but Legal Associates have a broader scope of responsibilities and legal authority.

Are legal associates in demand?

Legal associates are in demand due to ongoing legal needs across various industries, especially in corporate, healthcare, and technology sectors. The role often requires strong research, writing, and analytical skills, and employment prospects are expected to grow as legal services remain essential for businesses and individuals.
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Infographic showing various Legal Associate job openings in Detroit, MI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,722 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Tax Manager, Legal Entity Management

Deloitte

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 93 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 152 rated financial services

Job description


Would you enjoy being a part of a rapidly growing organization within Deloitte? Do projects that involve managing corporate governance, legal entity simplification and reviewing governance structures excite you? Deloitte's Tax Technology Consulting, Legal Business Services ("LBS") assists clients with all aspects of reporting and process for business as usual, as well as triggering and regulatory events. The Legal Entity Management team specifically focuses on corporate document assessments, annual compliance and management of corporate data. Additionally this team will be leading the review of governance structures, corporate changes, legal entity simplification, as well as central coordination combined with local, on the ground experience with jurisdictions around the world. Bring your expertise and client service skills to Deloitte and click "apply" now! 

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.

Work you'll do

As a Manager in Legal Entity Management, your focus will be enabling our clients annual governance process with an emphasis on United States compliance, you will also support the review of governance structures, assessments of corporate documents and management of corporate data. You will be client facing, working with Deloitte Partners, Staff and Associates, on Legal Entity Management (LEM) projects and engagements. As a part of the practice you will proactively identify, pursue and execute on continuous service improvements through technology and process improvements. 

Responsibilities include

  • Structuring, running, and playing an execution role in the delivery of our United States Legal Entity Management operate services
  • Developing eminence and thought leadership materials in the field of Legal Entity Management and, more broadly, legal innovation
  • Monitoring the performance of LEM engagement delivery teams
  • Advising on proposals
  • Advising, planning and preparation for Board of Directors' and stockholders' meetings.
  • Assisting with formation, maintenance, and dissolution of legal entities, including legal entity corporate compliance activities, such as annual meetings, appointment of directors and officers, powers of attorney, annual reports, document preparation, etc.

The Team

Globally, Deloitte provides legal business services, outside the US, we provide legal advisory services (traditional practice of law/legal advice) to clients and in the US, LMS is part of the TTC practice.

At Deloitte Tax LLP, our TTC practice helps tax and legal departments pursue a streamlined, transparent, and efficient tax and legal functions that enhance the core responsibilities of compliance, reporting and planning, while also positioning tax and legal as a strategic business advisor for the digital era. We specialize in tax and legal and can effectively address corporate tax and legal function's unique needs, requirements and obligations. As technology specialists, we help clients make appropriate technology choices across all business cycles.

Deloitte TTC professionals are aligned across our global network of member firms to support our clients' objectives and address their challenges. Our team's multi-disciplinary approach combines tax and legal technical and technology skillsets, enabling greater impact and efficiency within our client's organization.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per we
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, legal, finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant legal/legal entity management experience, corporate legal secretarial experience, or alternative legal service industry experience
  • Experience with entity management lifecycle including annual compliance and event driven activities including regular filings, drafting consent, associated entity management activities, etc.
  • Knowledge of and working experience with Legal Entity Management databases and other complementary systems
  • Experience maintaining legal entity records and optimally experience evaluating and remediating records
  • Experience with legal technology and its application in the legal entity management space or in the contract lifecycle management field
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and other technology skills including, but not limited to, Excel, PPT, Visio, Power BI, Tableau
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible: 
      • Licensed Attorney (or foreign equivalent)
      • Advanced degree in the Legal profession or a relevant industry certification. Examples of advanced degrees in the Legal profession include: Licensed Attorney, Juris Doctor, or Master of Laws / LLM. (Requiring advance approval from NSLL and National Tax Talent prior to pursuing any certification)
      • Enrolled Agent
      • PMP (Project Management Certification)
      • Contract & Commercial Management (CCM) Certification Program
      • Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
      • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Project Management Institute-ACP)
      • Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
      • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
      • Procurement/Legal Procurement or SAS Certified Data Scientist.
      • Paralegal Certification with a 4-year degree
      • Other Technical Certifications:
        • Six Sigma (Black Belt and Green Belt)
        • Management Professional (CCMP) or SAS Certified Data Scientist
        • DocuSign (Workflow Manager, E-signature, CLM, etc.)
        • iCertis
        • Thomson Reuters (Legal Tracker, High Q, or Contract Express)

Preferred:

  • Attorney's barred in a US jurisdiction
  • Experience in legal entity management, preferably in the context of the financial services industry
  • Aptitude and commitment to continue to learn various IT platforms and additional software skills
  • Lean Six-Sigma and/or Project Management Professional certification

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $144,600 to $274,750.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


Qualifications:


Would you enjoy being a part of a rapidly growing organization within Deloitte? Do projects that involve managing corporate governance, legal entity simplification and reviewing governance structures excite you? Deloitte's Tax Technology Consulting, Legal Business Services ("LBS") assists clients with all aspects of reporting and process for business as usual, as well as triggering and regulatory events. The Legal Entity Management team specifically focuses on corporate document assessments, annual compliance and management of corporate data. Additionally this team will be leading the review of governance structures, corporate changes, legal entity simplification, as well as central coordination combined with local, on the ground experience with jurisdictions around the world. Bring your expertise and client service skills to Deloitte and click "apply" now! 

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.

Work you'll do

As a Manager in Legal Entity Management, your focus will be enabling our clients annual governance process with an emphasis on United States compliance, you will also support the review of governance structures, assessments of corporate documents and management of corporate data. You will be client facing, working with Deloitte Partners, Staff and Associates, on Legal Entity Management (LEM) projects and engagements. As a part of the practice you will proactively identify, pursue and execute on continuous service improvements through technology and process improvements. 

Responsibilities include

  • Structuring, running, and playing an execution role in the delivery of our United States Legal Entity Management operate services
  • Developing eminence and thought leadership materials in the field of Legal Entity Management and, more broadly, legal innovation
  • Monitoring the performance of LEM engagement delivery teams
  • Advising on proposals
  • Advising, planning and preparation for Board of Directors' and stockholders' meetings.
  • Assisting with formation, maintenance, and dissolution of legal entities, including legal entity corporate compliance activities, such as annual meetings, appointment of directors and officers, powers of attorney, annual reports, document preparation, etc.

The Team

Globally, Deloitte provides legal business services, outside the US, we provide legal advisory services (traditional practice of law/legal advice) to clients and in the US, LMS is part of the TTC practice.

At Deloitte Tax LLP, our TTC practice helps tax and legal departments pursue a streamlined, transparent, and efficient tax and legal functions that enhance the core responsibilities of compliance, reporting and planning, while also positioning tax and legal as a strategic business advisor for the digital era. We specialize in tax and legal and can effectively address corporate tax and legal function's unique needs, requirements and obligations. As technology specialists, we help clients make appropriate technology choices across all business cycles.

Deloitte TTC professionals are aligned across our global network of member firms to support our clients' objectives and address their challenges. Our team's multi-disciplinary approach combines tax and legal technical and technology skillsets, enabling greater impact and efficiency within our client's organization.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per we
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, legal, finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant legal/legal entity management experience, corporate legal secretarial experience, or alternative legal service industry experience
  • Experience with entity management lifecycle including annual compliance and event driven activities including regular filings, drafting consent, associated entity management activities, etc.
  • Knowledge of and working experience with Legal Entity Management databases and other complementary systems
  • Experience maintaining legal entity records and optimally experience evaluating and remediating records
  • Experience with legal technology and its application in the legal entity management space or in the contract lifecycle management field
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and other technology skills including, but not limited to, Excel, PPT, Visio, Power BI, Tableau
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible: 
      • Licensed Attorney (or foreign equivalent)
      • Advanced degree in the Legal profession or a relevant industry certification. Examples of advanced degrees in the Legal profession include: Licensed Attorney, Juris Doctor, or Master of Laws / LLM. (Requiring advance approval from NSLL and National Tax Talent prior to pursuing any certification)
      • Enrolled Agent
      • PMP (Project Management Certification)
      • Contract & Commercial Management (CCM) Certification Program
      • Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
      • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Project Management Institute-ACP)
      • Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
      • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
      • Procurement/Legal Procurement or SAS Certified Data Scientist.
      • Paralegal Certification with a 4-year degree
      • Other Technical Certifications:
        • Six Sigma (Black Belt and Green Belt)
        • Management Professional (CCMP) or SAS Certified Data Scientist
        • DocuSign (Workflow Manager, E-signature, CLM, etc.)
        • iCertis
        • Thomson Reuters (Legal Tracker, High Q, or Contract Express)

Preferred:

  • Attorney's barred in a US jurisdiction
  • Experience in legal entity management, preferably in the context of the financial services industry
  • Aptitude and commitment to continue to learn various IT platforms and additional software skills
  • Lean Six-Sigma and/or Project Management Professional certification

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation de...

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