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