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Ford Motor Company

Legal Assistant, Privacy

Dearborn, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

You will help drive privacy excellence through operational support, project management, and leading cross-functional initiatives across Ford's Data & Privacy legal team. The role will assist a team ...

Trustpoint.One

Litigation Legal Assistant

Southfield, MI · On-site

$62K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Assistant to join its growing team. This direct hire opportunity offers the chance to support ... day legal operations. Candidates with insurance defense litigation experience are strongly ...

Stillman Law Office

Administrative Assistant

Farmington, MI · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for candidates interested in legal operations ... Position Summary The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and operational support to ...

Stillman Law Office

Administrative Assistant

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for candidates interested in legal operations ... Position Summary The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and operational support to ...

Ford Motor Company

Legal Assistant, Privacy

Dearborn, MI

$99K - $166K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

You will help drive privacy excellence through operational support, project management, and leading cross-functional initiatives across Ford's Data & Privacy legal team. The role will assist a team ...

Cunningham Dalman, PC

Legal Assistant

Holland, MI

Legal Assistant Location: Holland, MI 49423 About the Role We are seeking a highly organized and ... The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining the day-to-day operations of a busy ...

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

Legal Assistant

Detroit, MI

As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the law firm's day-to-day operations, including carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. This position's ideal ...

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

Legal Assistant

Detroit, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the law firm's day-to-day operations, including carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. This position's ideal ...

Scholten Fant

Legal Assistant

Grand Haven, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position plays a key role in supporting attorneys and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation ... Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence * Assist with drafting and filing ...

Scholten Fant

Legal Assistant

Grand Haven, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position plays a key role in supporting attorneys and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation ... Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence * Assist with drafting and filing ...

Contact Government Services, LLC

Legal Assistant

Detroit, MI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Legal Assistant Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Legal Assistant ... operations. Typical assignments may include the following: - Perform docketing duties such as ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal operations assistant in Michigan is $42,024.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,100.00 and $47,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Legal Operations Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of legal processes, often supported by a degree in legal studies or related field. Familiarity with legal document management systems, billing software, and Microsoft Office Suite is typically required, along with experience using e-billing platforms or contract management tools. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure efficient legal department operations, compliance, and effective support for attorneys and clients.

What is a legal operations assistant?

Legal Operations Assistants support legal departments or law firms by handling administrative tasks, managing documents, and streamlining processes to improve efficiency. They often assist with budgeting, technology solutions, vendor management, and compliance tracking. By taking on these operational responsibilities, they enable lawyers and legal teams to focus more on legal work rather than administrative duties. Legal Operations Assistants play a key role in ensuring that the legal department runs smoothly and cost-effectively.

How does a legal operations assistant typically collaborate with other departments within a law firm or legal department?

A Legal Operations Assistant frequently works cross-functionally by coordinating with attorneys, paralegals, finance, IT, and HR teams to streamline legal processes and improve efficiency. This role often assists with contract management, legal billing, and technology implementation, requiring clear communication and teamwork. Developing strong relationships with these departments not only helps ensure smooth workflows but also provides valuable exposure to different facets of the organization, offering opportunities for professional growth.

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Legal Assistant, Privacy

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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Job description


We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
As a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, our outstanding team of legal professionals helps us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. In our Office of General Counsel, you'll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team and deliver world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.
In this position...
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
As a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, our outstanding team of legal professionals helps us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. In our Office of General Counsel, you'll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team and deliver world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.
You will help drive privacy excellence through operational support, project management, and leading cross-functional initiatives across Ford's Data & Privacy legal team. The role will assist a team of lawyers helping Ford deliver great products and services, drive best-in-class digital experiences, and champion customer trust.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
  • Manage global legal projects in collaboration with team of privacy lawyers and other professionals from launch to conclusion.
  • Drive strategic efficiency and modernization of data and privacy legal operations by leading technology, automation, artificial intelligence tools, and process improvements that transform how the data and privacy legal team works.
  • Advise on knowledge management, partnering with our team to ensure deliverables and legal resources are consistently stored appropriately in an accessible manner.
  • Support client and team meetings, preparing agendas, PowerPoints, and other content for attorneys, documenting action items or important decisions, and advancing strategic initiatives alongside clients and business partners
  • Conduct research, prepare documents, and deliver presentations for attorneys or other stakeholders on operations, privacy issues, or other data-related topics.

Qualifications
You'll have...
  • 7-10 years or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, including experience in data privacy, artificial intelligence, compliance, or legal operations.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage complex, cross-functional legal and operational initiatives including working with stakeholders to establish milestones and delivering projects in a timely manner.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of an organization.
  • Track record of driving "strategic efficiency." Experience identifying, implementing, and managing legal technology and building structures, systems, and workflows (e.g., workflow automation tools, large language models, or other AI-driven tools) to modernize legal workflows and make teams more efficient.
  • Comfortable learning new tools and technologies quickly, and a fundamental knowledge of AI including the abilities of Large Language Models and other AI tools to support legal work.
  • Ability to synthesize complex legal discussions into actionable meeting minutes, executive summaries, action items, and memos for leaders and business partners.
  • Strong legal research skills (using LexisNexis, Westlaw, or regulatory databases) with the ability to distill findings into concise, business-friendly materials. Exceptional judgment in handling sensitive matters and information while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

Even better, you may have...
  • Advanced proficiency in Office 365, Microsoft SharePoint, and/or OneTrust is a plus.
  • Professional privacy certifications, such as CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager) is a plus.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AF1
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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Doral, FL, US

Year founded

1982

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