Legal Assistant - (Farmington Hills, MI)

Position overview We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our team. This position provides overall support to our Estate and Trust Administration and Probate Litigation Department. Knowledge of the Probate process, including general Estate administration, Guardianship, Conservatorship, and real estate transfers is a must. Job duties: Preparation, scanning and filing of all Court related documents; Preparation of filing instructions for Petitions and Court forms. Schedule Court runners; Preparation of Annual Report of Guardian; Preparation of Annual Accounting; Docket management in conjunction with teammates; and Any/all related tasks, as assigned Skills/Requirements: 3-five years of Probate/Legal background is required; Detail oriented; Strong management skills; Expertise to operate independently and effectively to meet deadlines; Written/oral communication abilities are critical; Willingness to ask questions and learn