Corporate Legal Assistant - Hands-On Legal Support

Varnum LLP.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Varnum LLP in Grand Rapids, MI, is hiring a Corporate Legal Assistant to support the Corporate practice. The role requires 2–3 years of prior Legal Assistant experience and is 100% in-person.

The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and committed to client service, with strong MS Office and document management skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field preferred.
• Two to three years of Legal Assistant experience required for corporate practice.
• Experience supporting a high-volume Corporate law practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a client-focused team with professional communication and timekeeper direction.
• Proofreads and edits attorney time in the billing system and ensures complete information before monthly deadlines.
• Prepares, edits, and proofs legal documents and correspondence; handles closing preparations with tools such as SimplyAgree and DocuSign.
• Converts documents from PDF to Word; ensures professional appearance and functionality.
• Files legal documents electronically and physically; maintains organized client and general files.
• Transcribes dictated documents; proofreads for accuracy and professional appearance.
• Schedules appointments and conference calls; maintains calendars and deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Client service

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

iManage

Aderant EA Pro

Intapp

DocuSign

SimplyAgree

Job description

Varnum LLP in Grand Rapids, MI, is hiring a Corporate Legal Assistant to support the Corporate practice. The role requires 2–3 years of prior Legal Assistant experience and is 100% in-person.

The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and committed to client service, with strong MS Office and document management skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.