<p>We are seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role involves participating in a client-focused team, preparing legal documents, and maintaining client records. The Legal Assistant will also handle customer inquiries and manage calendars and deadline reminders for legal cases.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Participate in a client-focused team, demonstrating professionalism and excellent communication skills.</p><p>• Prepare and file legal documents, including correspondence, memos, pleadings, briefs, and forms.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and organized client and general files, both electronically and physically.</p><p>• Answer telephone calls professionally, forward messages to the appropriate parties, and place phone calls as needed.</p><p>• Arrange for the delivery of documents/projects via various methods such as courier runs, hand-deliveries, Federal Express, UPS, and Express Mail.</p><p>• Manage calendars and deadline reminder systems for all case-related dates, including appointments, deadlines, and follow-up dates.</p><p>• Assist with overflow legal assistant work or absence coverage as needed.</p><p>• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and other required employee meetings.</p><p>• Handle general office duties such as copying, typing, scanning, and faxing.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality in all firm and client matters.</p>
<p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented <strong>Legal Secretary</strong> for a prominent law firm in the Lansing area. This position provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys specializing in <strong>corporate law and litigation</strong>. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Administrative Support</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, revise, and format legal documents including correspondence, contracts, pleadings, discovery, and corporate filings.</li><li>Maintain attorneys’ calendars, schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings.</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare expense reports.</li><li>Screen and direct incoming calls, emails, and other communications.</li><li>Open and maintain client files both electronically and in hard copy.</li><li>Perform data entry, filing, scanning, and general office tasks.</li><li>File legal documents with courts via electronic filing systems (e-filing) in compliance with state and federal court rules.</li><li>Track litigation deadlines including hearings, discovery, and filing dates.</li><li>Prepare and organize exhibits, trial binders, and other court documents.</li><li>Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients regarding litigation matters.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate documents such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, board minutes, and resolutions.</li><li>Maintain corporate records and track key compliance dates.</li><li>Support transactional work such as due diligence and document organization for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our client with operational accounting tasks and providing assistance to senior accounting staff. Key responsibilities include supporting various projects, managing accounts payable, and assisting with financial reporting. The role also requires strong communication skills and experience coordinating with external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate inquiries please contact Katie Ruger at 616-600-8734!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to complete the following core tasks. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><ul><li>Participate in the full cycle of financial administration, including onboarding new clients and supporting ongoing projects.</li><li>Oversee vendor accounts and process client bill payments.</li><li>Organize and maintain accounting and tax records, as well as supporting schedules for clients and a variety of legal entities.</li><li>Record daily financial transactions, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure books are closed to trial balance.</li><li>Prepare and review reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts, monthly cash flow reports, and financial statements.</li><li>Maintain general ledgers and complete reconciliations for cash, loans, bank, and investment accounts, along with supporting documentation.</li><li>Communicate with third-party financial service providers for payroll, accounting, and tax matters.</li><li>Build effective relationships with client management teams, senior accountants, and external advisors or vendors as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with management, cross-functional teams, and external providers to implement tools and processes that improve efficiency.</li><li>Follow internal policies and procedures to minimize risk.</li></ul><p><strong>Competencies and Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Solid knowledge of accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable.</li><li>Accurate data entry skills; capable of calculating, posting, reconciling, and managing accounting transactions.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to identify and resolve errors.</li><li>Experience managing a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy.</li><li>Effective written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.</li><li>Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.</li><li>Multitasking proficiency in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Collaborative approach; able to work effectively with team members and external partners.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building.</li><li>Eagerness for ongoing learning and professional development.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
