Legal Assistant (in office Grand Rapids, MI)

Stenger & Stenger, P.C.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days

401k retirement plan after 6 months

Paid holidays and generous time off

Firm provided life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stenger & Stenger, P.C. in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring Legal Assistants. This role involves supporting state attorneys through various legal and administrative tasks including document auditing and communication with legal teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and some familiarity with the financial services or legal sector.

The firm offers a collaborative work environment with competitive compensation, health benefits after 90 days, 401k plan, and generous time off. Ideal applicants are organized, motivated, and detail-oriented, ready to contribute positively to the team's goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university; or four years equivalent/relevant work experience.
• Experience in the financial services industry/Creditors Rights preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist state attorneys by performing legal assistant and administrative duties.
• Communicate and collaborate with legal team members and external parties.
• Perform document auditing, sorting, and consumer file reviews.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

Stenger & Stenger, founded in 1994 in Grand Rapids, MI, is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specializing in creditors’ rights across 11 states. Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal services while ensuring fair and compassionate resolutions for consumers. Our success is driven by the highly effective use of legal remedies by dedicated and motivated team members. The firm offers a friendly, fast-paced work environment and is committed to facilitating professional growth for top talent in our collaborative, supportive, and technology-driven workplace. Our vision of setting the bar together through compliant, effective legal collections is done through our core values of:

Core Values

• Hard Work
• Teamwork
• Performance

About the Role

We are seeking Legal Assistants for the State of Ohio but work in metro Grand Rapids at our Corporate office. Our Legal Assistants are an integral part of the team and are responsible for assisting and supporting their state attorneys in his/her duties by performing legal assistant and administrative duties. These include document auditing, document sorting, assembling, signing, printing, scanning, copying, enveloping, spreadsheet navigation, report processing, consumer file review, outbound mailing, and other miscellaneous legal tasks. Team members frequently communicate and collaborate with other legal team members including attorneys, county clerks, judges, and consumer’s places of employment. Our work environment is challenging, fast-paced, high volume, collaborative, and hands‑on role. It is perfect for those that maintain a good work ethic, possess a strong attention to detail, and are passionate about learning and growing professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university; or four years equivalent/relevant work experience
• Experience in the financial services industry/Creditors Rights
• Prefer candidates with law office experience.
• Demonstrated Ability to be self-motivated, organized, hardworking, and have problem solving skills.
• Desire to work with others in achieving Firm and Client goals.

Benefits

At Stenger & Stenger, P.C., we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering numerous opportunities for growth and development. Our team values dependability, strong work ethic, and a passion for achieving positive outcomes for our clients. We also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days
• 401k retirement plan after 6 months of service
• Paid holidays and generous time off
• Firm provided life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program to help navigate life’s challenges