Legal Assistant â€" Pre/Post Judgment Department (Temp-to-Hire) at Ultimate Staffing Services in Southfield, Michigan

Job Description:

Legal Assistant - Pre/Post Judgment Department (Temp-to-Hire)



We are seeking a Senior Legal Assistant for the Pre/Post-Judgment team to support a growing legal department in Southfield, MI. This temp-to-hire position plays a key role in assisting with document preparation, case management, and court communications. The ideal candidate should have experience in legal collections and be proficient in preparing pleadings, writs, correspondence, and agreements. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential.



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with coordinating daily workflow and delegating tasks as needed


• Prepare, review, and mail legal pleadings, writs, and agreements


• Train and mentor new and current team members


• Stay updated on court rules, judge protocols, and procedural changes
  


• Review and track case statuses via electronic court systems


• Request and process payments for court filing fees


• Communicate professionally with courts, clients, and third parties via phone and email


• Maintain accurate case records in management and client systems


• Assist attorneys and leadership with administrative support as needed


• Ensure seamless workflow coverage when team members are absent

REQUIREMENTS

• 
  7+ years of experience in Legal Collections or a fast-paced legal setting
  


• 
  5+ years as a Legal Assistant in a legal collections environment


• Paralegal Certificate is a plus but not required


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based court filing systems (TrueFiling/MiFile preferred)


• Experience with CLS - Collection Master software is a plus


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  


• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and work independently

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions. Apply Now