If you are interested in a law firm with a strong culture and a dedication to serving its clients, please apply.
Summary:
- Job Title: Legal Assistant (Trusts and Estates)
- Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
- Experience: Legal secretary/legal studies degree preferred, experience in Trusts and Estates practice area preferred
- Location: Macomb County, Michigan
- Company: **Members Only** (referred to as "Warner")
- About the Opportunity:
- Prepare detailed legal work product in proper legal form, ranging from simple to very complex
- Proofread all documents for accuracy, consistency and professional appearance
- Maintain electronic and hard copy open files according to firm standards
- File documents to an electronic document management system
- Prepare for and attend signing conferences
- Pull deeds and other property information
- Record documents with the Register of Deeds and various courts
- Check Michigan Unclaimed Property
- Prepare estate planning flowcharts and family trees
- Upload client documents to extranet sites
- Draft Certificates of Trust
- Order fiduciary checks
- Perform other administrative duties such as docketing, calendar maintenance, travel, business expense reimbursements, conference room reservations, dictation, opening and filing mail, assembling binders
- About You:
- Legal secretary/legal studies degree preferred (equivalent experience considered)
- Experience in Trusts and Estates practice area preferred
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent grammar and writing skills
- Ability to handle privileged and confidential information with discretion
- Strong communication skills are essential, as this role requires regular client interaction to ensure the best possible client service
- About Warner:
- Full-service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan
- Values teamwork, adaptability, service, excellence, and respect
- Provides discerning and proactive legal advice to build a better partnership with clients
- Learn more at , follow on Twitter @WNJLLP, or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with employer contribution or match depending on plan design
- Generous PTO and leave policies
- Firm holidays
- Remote work flexibility
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities
- Culture:
- "Fun, Pride + that Order" motto
- Teamwork emphasized through lockstep compensation model
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through DEI Action Committee
- Balanced personal and professional lifestyle supported with 94% attorney retention rate
- Community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150+ nonprofits and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives
- EEO Statement:
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
- Building a firm that reflects the diversity of clients and communities served
- Fostering inclusion and equity by moving beyond barriers and rejecting stereotypes
- High performing team of professionals providing excellent service to clients
- How to Apply:
- Visit and navigate to the Careers section, then select Staff Openings
- Click Add to Apply List and then Apply to create a profile and continue with your application
- Address cover letters to Bekah Mingee, Human Resources Generalist
- Closing Statement:
- Warner hires top talent at every point in the organization
- Seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals
- Collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds dedicated to teamwork and client service
- Interested in a law firm with a strong culture and dedication to serving clients
- Please apply.
