Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. is seeking Legal Assistants/Paralegals to join our team in Marquette, MI. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys across a variety of legal practice areas, helping organize case information, prepare professional documents, communicate with clients, and keep important deadlines and daily responsibilities on track. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, dependable, and interested in building a career in the legal field. Previous law-office experience is valued, but it is not required. Candidates with transferable experience in administrative support, customer service, banking, insurance, healthcare, government, or another detail-oriented professional environment are encouraged to apply. WHAT WE OFFER. Competitive pay of $20.00–$28.00 per hour , based on experience. Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid holidays Cafeteria plan. An employer-funded retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of your compensation once eligible. Bonus opportunity. Full-time, in-office position of approximately 30–40 hours per week. Monday through Friday schedule with flexible hours and no weekends required. A supportive and collaborative environment alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals. Interesting and engaging legal work across a variety of practice areas. The opportunity to build valuable legal experience while enjoying the lifestyle and natural beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. WHAT YOU WILL DO. Support attorneys with daily legal, administrative, and case-related responsibilities. Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and other professional materials. Maintain accurate electronic and paper files. Track deadlines, appointments, calendars, and follow-up tasks. Communicate professionally with clients, courts, attorneys, and outside organizations. Review documents and information for errors, missing details, or inconsistencies. Assist with organizing case information, records, and supporting materials. Use Microsoft Office, email, document-management systems, and other office software. Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Manage multiple assignments and changing priorities while maintaining accuracy. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR. High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience in a law office, court, legal assistant, or paralegal role is preferred but not required. Administrative assistant, office support, customer service, or other transferable professional experience is also valued. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities. Ability to prepare and proofread accurate, professional documents. Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, email, and electronic files. Ability to manage deadlines, schedules, and multiple priorities. Professional judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to providing excellent client service. Experience with legal terminology, court documents, legal research, or case-related materials is a plus. A degree or coursework in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field is helpful but not required. ABOUT US. Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. is a professional and collaborative law firm located in downtown Marquette, Michigan. Our team works across a variety of legal practice areas and understands the importance of strong client service, attention to detail, professional integrity, and maintaining a positive reputation within both the community and the legal profession. We offer interesting and challenging work in a collegial firm environment, along with the opportunity to build a meaningful career in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. #J-18808-Ljbffr