Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Full-time

No

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


# Job Opportunity: Legal Assistant (Litigation)
## Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP has an immediate opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant in our Grand Rapids office. This position provides secretarial and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, aiming to enhance the ability of the firm to deliver exceptional client service in a cost effective, timely and professional manner. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent proofreading and writing skills, the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

## Responsibilities
* Prepare and proofread correspondence, memos, pleadings, briefs, forms and other documents in proper legal form, ranging from simple to very complex while fully utilizing firm technology
* Proofread all documents to ensure accuracy, consistency and professional appearance
* Transcribe documents from dictation when needed
* Maintain electronic and hard copy open files according to firm standards
* Ability and experience with e-filing and electronic document management system (iManage)
* Perform other administrative duties such as docketing, calendar maintenance, travel, business expense reimbursement, conference room reservations, opening and filing mail

## Qualifications
* Legal secretary/legal studies degree preferred (equivalent experience considered)
* Experience in the probate practice area a plus
* Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Minimum typing speed of 65 WPM
* Excellent grammar and writing skills
* Ability to handle privileged and confidential information with discretion

## Salary Information
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

## About Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Warner is a full service corporate law firm with 220+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit , follow us on Twitter @WNJLLP or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.

## Our Culture
Warner’s cultural motto is “Fun, Pride + that Order”. We build A Better Partnership through:
* Teamwork – Warner’s lockstep compensation model encourages teamwork, and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based upon seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person in the firm. Our team approach to compensation yields better legal representation for our clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition. We have a team atmosphere where people like working together and supporting each other.
* Diversity – A diverse group of 30 firm members serve on Warner’s DEI Action Committee and contribute over 2000 collective hours annually to drive diversity, equity and inclusion through initiatives such as firm-wide town hall meetings, employee resource groups and hiring processes. Our DEIAC focuses on Warner’s “one firm” approach that embraces everyone in the firm. We celebrate differences with the same energy we honor our commonalities. When all firm members feel safe being their authentic selves and all barriers to opportunity are eliminated, it’s a better partnership for everyone.
* Careers – Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home – and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys’ families are fully supporting these important decisions.
* Community – Warner’s time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150+ nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.

## EEO Statement
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. We are committed to building a firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. We can foster inclusion and equity by moving beyond barriers and rejecting stereotypes based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. The result is a high performing team of professionals providing excellent service to our clients.

## How to Apply
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## Closing Statement
Warner hires top talent at every point in our organization. We are seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals. Our collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork and client service. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legal Secretary/Legal Studies Degree, Microsoft Office Suite, Dictation, E-Filing, Electronic Document Management System (iManage), Docketing, Calendar Maintenance, Travel, Business Expense Reimbursement, Conference Room Reservations, Opening and Filing Mail

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Qualification and Experience Legal Secretary/Legal Studies Degree (equivalent experience considered)

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