Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Grand Rapids, Michigan, law firm seeks a full-time, experienced 5 years minimum a must legal assistant with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Transcription of digital dictation;
• Preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and pre-trial pleadings;
• Prepare and file documents electronically with state and federal courts;
• Maintain professional interactions with clients in person, via telephone and/or e-mail;
• Manage attorney calendars, including hearing dates, court deadlines, deposition dates, and meetings/appointments ;
• Schedule hearing dates, attorney meetings, and deposition dates;
• File, mail, scan, and fax documents; and
• Perform other general administrative tasks as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong work ethic
• Self-motivated
• Willingness to learn and adapt to attorney needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook/Calendar;
• Proficiency with electronic filing systems
• Knowledge of law firm office procedures and legal terminology
• Possess strong typing and proofreading ability
• Possess strong multitasking ability as well as to prioritize such tasks; and
• Speech and writing ability that permits respectful, professional communication
• Defense litigation, Municipality and Family law experience a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Job Type: Full-time