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Legal Admin Assistant

Brightwing, Southfield, MI, United States


The right candidate is someone who is reliable, warm, curious, and excited to build expertise in personal injury law. No prior legal experience is required — the right disposition and work ethic matter more to us than credentials.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Office Operations

Open the office each morning by 9:00 AM and manage front-end operations

Answer phones, route calls, and take accurate messages

Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files

Manage attorney and case calendaring and scheduling (with a path to full ownership)

Draft and send routine correspondence

Pre-Litigation Case Management

Conduct client intake — gather information, explain the process, and build rapport from the first contact

Open insurance claims and send notice letters to carriers and adjusters

Communicate with clients regularly via phone and our text-based case management platform

Request, track, and organize medical records and billing documentation

Coordinate with insurance adjusters and other parties as directed

Manage claims submissions and track submission status (with a path to full ownership)

Support all pre-litigation functions to allow the paralegal to focus on litigation work

Take direction from both the managing attorney and the senior paralegal

Actively learn our case management system, workflows, and firm processes

Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute ideas proactively

Adapt to a dynamic environment where priorities shift and flexibility is valued

WHO YOU ARE
Non-negotiable attributes — these are the foundation of the role:

Committed to being in the office and ready by 9:00 AM consistently

In-office work is required — this role is not hybrid or remote

Warm, positive, and professional in all client and team interactions

Comfortable taking direction from both an attorney and a senior paralegal

Genuinely curious and motivated to grow within the legal field

Technologically fluent — you embrace software, AI tools, and digital workflows as productivity enhancers, not obstacles

Detail-oriented and organized — you take pride in accuracy and follow-through

A willing contributor who shows up with energy and initiative

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or equivalent)

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred (but not required):

1–3 years of experience in a legal, medical, or insurance office environment

Familiarity with personal injury, no‑fault, or insurance claims processes

Experience with legal case management software

Experience using AI tools or automation platforms in a professional context

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