Senior Legal Assistant in Grand Rapids, MI

Senior Legal Assistant job description

Legal professionals in these senior legal assistant roles generally supervise other members of the legal support teams. In addition, they may take a more active role in client interactions. They are generally expected to have three to five years of experience as a legal assistant, some previous supervisory experience and at least an associate’s degree, preferably in a law-related field.

Typical senior legal assistant duties:

Overseeing day-to-day workflow and scheduling

Ensuring coverage during evenings and weekends as required

Hiring and training general administrative staff

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Calendar management

Case management software

Commercial litigation

Data entry

Drafting legal documents

e-Filing

Estate planning

Timekeeping support

Salary for Senior Legal Assistant in Grand Rapids, MI

67568 - 81445

Low

67568

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

74393

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

81445

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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