Legal Assistant

Description

Are you looking to be part of a high-performing team of go-getters who make a difference both on and off the court? Join the Detroit Pistons as we harness the power of basketball to unite our city, elevate our fans, and drive lasting community impact.

As a Legal Assistant, you'll provide legal, contract management, and administrative support to help ensure the department operates efficiently. Working closely with legal leadership and internal business partners, you'll assist with contract preparation, document management, corporate records, and departmental coordination.

We're looking for a detail-oriented, organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and enjoys supporting a collaborative team. All legal work will be performed under the direction and supervision of the department's attorneys.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format routine contracts, amendments, and legal documents using approved templates under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate contract review, approvals, signatures, and execution with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Maintain the organization's contract management system, ensuring accurate document organization, accessibility, and recordkeeping.
• Track contract deadlines, renewals, notice requirements, and other key obligations.
• Organize and maintain legal templates, standard agreements, corporate records, and governance documents.
• Assist with tracking business registrations, annual reports, regulatory filings, and other corporate compliance deadlines.
• Support improvements to contract management processes, document organization, and departmental workflows.
• Provide administrative support to Legal leadership, including scheduling, meeting coordination, and tracking departmental priorities.
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and other materials for internal leadership.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a legal assistant, paralegal, contract administration, or related legal support role.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong proofreading and document preparation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Familiarity with contract management systems, electronic signature platforms, or corporate filings preferred.
• Previous in-house legal experience, particularly in sports, entertainment, or a fast-paced business environment, is a plus.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are dedicated to ensuring equal access throughout the employment process. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require an accommodation, please contact us to request assistance.