<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>
We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role requires an individual with a strong background in litigation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to support attorneys in delivering high-quality legal services.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file legal documents electronically, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.<br>• Manage litigation schedules, including maintaining calendars and coordinating court appearances.<br>• Support attorneys by organizing case files, drafting correspondence, and conducting preliminary research.<br>• Handle scheduling tasks, such as arranging meetings and depositions.<br>• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of court filings.<br>• Facilitate communication with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals.<br>• Assist in the preparation of legal pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all legal matters.<br>• Stay updated on e-filing procedures and court regulations.
