Legal Assistant
Kalamazoo law firm seeking honest, motivated, detail-oriented and personable legal assistant. Previous experience a strong preference. Must have a strong work ethic, writing/editing skills, ability to work with office equipment and file management systems, and interact positively with clients, coworkers and the courts.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Client intake calls and scheduling
- Managing attorney calendar deadlines
- Communication and coordination with the courts
- Document preparation, drafting, assembly, and filing
- Processing, organizing, and analyzing discovery requests including subpoenas
Candidates with excellent writing/editing skills are preferred. Past experience and familiarity with litigation, family law, and estate planning is beneficial but not necessary. Candidates seeking work experience before further schooling are encouraged to apply.
Hours are 8:30am-5pm M-F. To be considered include your resume and a cover letter setting forth your career goals and connection to the Kalamazoo area.
Compensation for entry-level applicants is minimum $20.00/hour, and that rate would be adjusted for applicants based on their prior training, experience, commitment and other credentials.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.50 – 40.00 per week