Labor & Employment Legal Assistant — In-Person

Varnum LLP; Novi (MI); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Varnum LLP, a Michigan-based full-service law firm, has a full-time opening for an experienced Legal Assistant supporting the Labor & Employment practice in the Novi office. This 100% in-person role requires 2-3 years of prior Legal Assistant experience and strong client service skills.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Responsibilities include document preparation, filing, dictation transcription, calendar maintenance,

Qualificações

• Two to three years Legal Assistant experience, minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting Labor & Employment practice preferred.
• Experience supporting Litigation including filing in state and federal courts.
• Proficient with MS Office and legal document management software.

Responsabilidades

• Participates in a client-focused team, professional communication, and assists attorneys.
• Proofreads and edits attorney time; ensures complete information before monthly deadline.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, pleadings, briefs, forms; files documents electronically and physically.
• Transcribes documents, proofreads for accuracy and professional appearance.
• Opens new files, runs conflicts checks, maintains all client/general files orderly.
• Maintains calendars for case-related dates and prepares required documents.
• Drafts and delivers engagement letters; handles mail and courier logistics.
• Answers calls courteously, forwards messages, and handles non-legal inquiries.
• Closes inactive files per policy; assists with reimbursements and overflow work.
• Attends staff meetings and other required trainings; maintains confidentiality.

Conhecimentos

MS Office Suite

Proofreading

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Client service

Independent work

Teamwork

Formação

Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related field

High school diploma

Ferramentas

iManage

Aderant EA Pro

Intapp

Descrição da vaga

Varnum LLP, a Michigan-based full-service law firm, has a full-time opening for an experienced Legal Assistant supporting the Labor & Employment practice in the Novi office. This 100% in-person role requires 2-3 years of prior Legal Assistant experience and strong client service skills.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Responsibilities include document preparation, filing, dictation transcription, calendar maintenance,