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Job ID:49284 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose The Legal Assistant position
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description
General Purpose The Legal Assistant position is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Office of General Counsel's (OGC) risk management and health law litigation team in a wide range of matters. This support will include assisting with litigation management functions and the management of subpoenas, deposition requests and government inquiries. Essential Duties
- Provide confidential administrative support to multiple attorneys and paralegals and manage multiple calendars.
- Share receptionist duties with other University of Michigan Health Regional support staff.
- Assist with litigation management for a variety of cases, including medical malpractice, personal injury, family law, criminal, and guardianships.
- Coordinate with University of Michigan Health clinical staff, administrative assistants, outside attorneys and other requesters to schedule depositions and meetings that require assistance from OGC attorneys.
- Answer telephone calls and respond to e-mails timely, accurately, and thoroughly, including participation in the office-wide intake and triage of legal/risk concerns to the appropriate paralegal or attorney.
- Draft and edit confidential and sensitive correspondence.
- Maintain litigation and electronic files, including case chronologies.
- Process expense reports.
- Assist in coordinating workflow, within the billing software program, for all OGC, University of Michigan Health invoices.
- Coordinate onboarding schedules and activities for newly hired team members within OGC.
- Other administrative duties as assigned
Job Requirements
| Work Experience |
* Minimum 3 years professional legal assistant experience performing job-relevant responsibilities (e.g. managing subpoenas for deposition or document production) |
| Education |
* Bachelor's degree in business, management, healthcare administration with a minimum of 3 years administrative assistant experience; OR Associates Degree in Office Administration or related field and a minimum of 5 years equivalent work experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 7 years Administrative Assistant experience, of which at least 3 years must be providing support at the executive level. |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills |
* Highly organized, responsible, and responsive, with strict adherence to deadlines * Ability to manage many projects with competing priorities and deadlines. Self-sufficient, able to work independently and take initiative, but able and willing to ask for assistance and advice when needed. * Computer proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and the ability and willingness to learn new databases and software applications * Ability and willingness to adapt to change, including new roles, responsibilities and practice areas as needed by the overall OGC team * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong telephone communication skills and the ability to accurately and thoroughly discern and document legal questions from callers * Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients, university leadership, outside counsel, representatives of the judicial system (e.g., prosecutors, court personnel), law enforcement, OGC attorneys, and other support staff * Commitment to completing assignments in a timely fashion with strict attention to detail * High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information * Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to shift gears and remain focused on the multiple demands of the job |
#LI-SS1 University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Management/Professional
Requirements:
| Shift |
Days |
| Degree Type / Education Level |
Bachelor's |
| Status |
Full-time |
| Facility |
Sparrow Hospital |
| Experience Level |
Under 4 Years |
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Sparrow Health System
May 30, 2025