Legal Assistant

Experienced Family Law/Litigation Legal Assistant

McShane & Bowie, P.L.C., a longstanding and respected law firm in downtown Grand Rapids, is seeking an experienced full-time Family Law Legal Assistant. A family law and litigation background with a minimum of three years of experience in that area is preferred. This position requires excellent client communication/customer service skills. A successful candidate will provide the requisite legal secretarial and administrative (clerical) support needs of assigned attorneys and paralegal. Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to provide support in other practice areas as well. This is an extremely fast-paced position for a practice that involves high asset, complicated divorce cases. The highest levels of professionalism and sound judgment are required.

Essential Job Functions:

-Provide legal secretarial and administrative (clerical) support to assigned attorneys and paralegal.

-Prepare letters, memos, and other documentation as required.

-Prepare expense reimbursement documentation.

-Electronic court filings.

-Provide documentation, as required, to clients, opposing counsel, and others.

-Enter information into the system for the purpose of running conflict checks and new client setup information as well as preparation of supporting documentation.

-Maintain an appropriate filing system for physical and electronic files for all attorney and client work, including utilizing electronic file sharing systems.

-Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or requested (as needed).

Minimum Requirements:

Must possess:

-A minimum of three years of experience.

-Excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office 365 and related software, PDF software, and electronic document and file management systems.

-Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills are critical.

-Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.

-Excellent prioritization skills, and the ability to manage a diverse workload for multiple people.

-Excellent organizational skills.

-Must be self-motivated.

-Must be a self-starter.

-Ability to absorb information quickly and adapt to change.

-Ability to exercise good judgment and business acumen when interacting with clients, potential clients, guests of the firm, and co-workers.

-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

-Team player orientation.

McShane & Bowie, P.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person