Overview
Legal Administrative Assistant – Probate & Estate Planning Jobs in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA at Miller Johnson
Miller Johnson, one of Michigans largest full service law firms, is seeking an experienced full-time Probate & Estate Planning Legal Administrative Assistant for our downtown Grand Rapids office.
Responsibilities:
Coordinating administrative and legal practice tasks and projects for attorneys
Calendaring and coordinating meetings, appointments, deadlines, tasks, and conference calls
Preparing new client intake materials; opening new client matters; billing activities
High volume client interaction by phone, email and in person
Preparing, editing, proofreading, and assembling legal documents and correspondence
Processing business, agency, and court forms
Notarizing and/or witnessing documents as needed
Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years administrative experience required
Estate planning experience preferred
Advanced knowledge and proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and PDF creation
Excellent grammar, proofreading, and communication skills
Knowledge of court and agency processes and procedures
Exceptional client service, discretion, and judgment to ensure client confidentiality
Self-motivated with the ability to be flexible and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, organized and detail-oriented
At Miller Johnson, we believe in fostering an exceptional work experience that includes a healthy work-life balance, an inclusive culture that values uniquely talented team members, and a technologically advanced environment. We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and annual performance reviews and pay increases. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant – Probate & Estate Planning
Company: Miller Johnson
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary), Law/Legal (Legal Secretary)
