Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs in Michigan

Legal Administrative Assistant jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with demand concentrated in corporate legal departments, insurance defense firms, and government agencies across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. Major employers with lasting Michigan footprints, including Quicken Loans, the State of Michigan, and Honigman LLP, regularly seek legal administrative assistants at every level from entry to senior. The most in-demand specialties are litigation support, contract administration, and real estate and title work. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerUWM
Top cityHolland, MI
Cities hiring7
Work type75% On-site
Top industryLaw

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Associate Administrative Assistant - Legal
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Associate Administrative Assistant - Legal
UWM
Pontiac, Michigan
Administrative & Office Support
Business Development
Customer Service
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Legal Administrative Assistant
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Legal Administrative Assistant
The Private Firm
Rochester, Michigan
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management
$20 - $25/hr
Remote (US)

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Administrative Legal Assistant
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Administrative Legal Assistant
Katie Johnson
Holland, Michigan
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management
$23 - $29/hr
On-Site

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Administrative Legal Assistant
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Administrative Legal Assistant
Swistak Levine PC
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$50k - $60k/yr
On-Site

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Car City - Orbit Leasing - Reliable Auto Finance
Legal Administrative Assistant / Teller (Part-Time)
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Car City - Orbit Leasing - Reliable Auto Finance
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Legal Administrative Assistant / Teller (Part-Time)
Car City - Orbit Leasing - Reliable Auto Finance
Wyoming, Michigan
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$18 - $20/hr
51-200

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Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Holland
1 job
Pontiac
1 job
Wyoming
1 job
Rochester
1 job
Birmingham
1 job
Saint Joseph
1 job
Farmington Hills
1 job

Legal Administrative Assistant Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

UWM
UWM1 open role
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Katie Johnson1 open role
Clark Hill
Clark Hill1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Law & Legal Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in legal administrative assistant jobs across Michigan.

  • High school diploma or associate degree in legal studies or office administration
  • Proficiency with legal document management software such as iManage or Clio
  • Experience preparing and filing court documents in Michigan state or federal courts
  • Strong knowledge of legal terminology, civil procedure, and case file organization
  • Ability to manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and client communications accurately
  • Professional communication skills for correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a legal administrative assistant in Michigan?

Most Michigan employers hire legal administrative assistants who hold at least a high school diploma, though an associate degree in paralegal studies or legal office administration from a program like those offered at Lansing Community College or Oakland Community College strengthens your candidacy. Michigan does not require a state-issued license for this role. Completing a legal secretary certificate and building experience with Michigan court filing systems is the most direct path into the field.

Which companies hire legal administrative assistants in Michigan?

Companies currently hiring legal administrative assistants in Michigan include UWM, Katie Johnson, and Clark Hill, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of insurance carriers, automotive headquarters, and large regional law firms makes it one of the more active states for ongoing legal administrative hiring.

Which Michigan cities have the most legal administrative assistant jobs?

Holland, Pontiac, and Wyoming have the most legal administrative assistant openings in Michigan. Detroit anchors the market through its density of corporate legal departments, insurance defense firms, and the federal and state court systems, while Grand Rapids and Lansing draw consistent demand from regional law firms, state government offices, and healthcare system legal teams.

Are there remote legal administrative assistant jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical roles, since legal administrative work often involves handling physical documents, court filings, and in-person attorney support. About 25% of legal administrative assistant openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The tasks most likely to shift remote are document drafting, scheduling, and correspondence management for firms that have adopted cloud-based legal platforms.

How can I get hired as a legal administrative assistant in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a legal secretary or office coordinator role at a mid-size Michigan law firm or the State of Michigan, where on-the-job training is common. Large employers such as the Michigan Attorney General's office and regional insurance carriers like Auto-Owners Insurance occasionally post entry-level legal support openings. Completing a legal office administration certificate and gaining experience with Michigan e-filing systems gives candidates a clear edge over applicants with no legal background.

Where can I find and apply to legal administrative assistant jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to legal administrative assistant jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings from law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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