Evening Legal Assistant (Part-Time) — Grand Rapids

Varnum LLP; Grand Rapids (MI); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Varnum LLP in Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant to support multiple practice teams. This position is 100% onsite and requires keen attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and with colleagues.

The schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday 5:00pm–9:00pm, with occasional coverage on Monday 5:00pm–10:00pm and Thursday 5:00pm–9:00pm. The role involves document handling, time entry, transcription, and general office duties.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Strong proofreading and transcription skills.
• Experience with iManage or other legal document management systems.

Responsabilités

• Proofread, edit and create documents to ensure accuracy and professional appearance.
• Enter and proof attorney time in the billing system accurately and on schedule.
• Convert documents from PDF to Word and reformat using Styles and Multi-Level lists as needed.
• Arrange for the proper delivery of documents/projects via courier runs, hand-deliveries, Federal Express, UPS, Certified USPS Mail, etc.
• Open new files and perform conflict of interest checks through conflicts control system.
• Copying, typing, scanning, faxing and any other general office duties as needed.
• Transcribe documents from dictation.
• Occasional coverage for the reception team.
• Provide flexible support across departments during staff absences, peak workloads, or urgent projects.

Connaissances

MS Office

Transcription

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Team player

Formation

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies

Outils

iManage

Description du poste

Varnum LLP in Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant to support multiple practice teams. This position is 100% onsite and requires keen attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and with colleagues.

The schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday 5:00pm–9:00pm, with occasional coverage on Monday 5:00pm–10:00pm and Thursday 5:00pm–9:00pm. The role involves document handling, time entry, transcription, and general office duties.