Legal Assistant
The Legal Assistant position at Boroja, Bernier & Associates in Shelby Township, Michigan, is integral to the firm's expanding Family Law practice. This role is designed for a detail-oriented professional passionate about family law, capable of managing complex client interactions and ensuring seamless operations within a dynamic legal team. The firm is committed to providing compassionate and results-driven legal advocacy to individuals and families across Michigan.
In this role, the Legal Assistant will manage high-volume email communications, prioritize urgent matters, track deadlines, and coordinate follow-ups to ensure timely responses. Serving as a key point of contact, the assistant will provide clients, opposing parties, and other stakeholders with timely updates and foster a professional and responsive experience. Additional responsibilities include supporting family law matters through client communication, case coordination, deadline tracking, document preparation, and administrative case management. The assistant will also facilitate court-related tasks, such as preparing proofs of service, coordinating subpoenas, and managing procedural requirements to ensure matters remain organized and compliant. Assisting with drafting legal documents, preparing forms, conducting legal support work, and maintaining accurate documentation to support case progression are also key duties. Maintaining up-to-date case statuses, monitoring deadlines, coordinating next steps, and proactively following up on pending matters to keep cases progressing smoothly are essential aspects of the role.
Candidates should have 2–3+ years of legal assistant or legal support experience, with a strong preference for those with family law experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as the role involves daily interactions with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders. Highly organized and detail-oriented individuals who can manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and prevent scheduling or communication breakdowns will excel in this position. A resourceful and self-directed work ethic, capable of making sound operational decisions and solving routine challenges with minimal supervision, is also important. Comfort in a direct and fast-paced environment, with the professionalism, judgment, and interpersonal awareness to adapt communication styles appropriately for different audiences and situations, is crucial. The role requires on-site engagement, thriving in an in-office setting where collaboration and direct engagement with colleagues are integral to success.
While specific compensation details are not provided, the firm offers a professional, growth-oriented environment that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work, with autonomy to manage case files, maintain deadlines, and contribute meaningfully to the success of the legal team. The firm emphasizes a meaningful legal work environment, where employees' contributions directly impact real cases and clients, playing an active role in supporting the management of legal files, communicating with clients and internal staff, and helping the team move cases forward with precision and discipline.
Boroja, Bernier & Associates is rooted in compassion and driven by results, offering a trusted legal advocacy for individuals and families across Michigan. The firm represents clients in family law, probate and estate planning, criminal defense, and disability matters, handling each case with empathy, professionalism, and a deep commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. The firm has built its reputation on trust, clear communication, and dedicated client service, with each team member sharing the guiding principle to deliver honest guidance, treat clients with respect, and create meaningful impact through diligent, results-focused representation.