Legal Assistant

Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith PC•Grand Rapids, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith P.C. is seeking a talented and experienced Legal Assistant to join our Grand Rapids office. This is a full-time opportunity for a skilled legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at meeting the demands of a busy practice group. This position plays a critical role in providing administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, producing work that is polished, error-free, and timely. You will manage a variety of responsibilities, including client communication, document preparation, billing, and file maintenance, all while leveraging advanced legal technology.

Requirements

High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of four years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department is required.
Solid understanding of legal terminology and grammar.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and a willingness to enhance technical skills.
Strong proofreading and editing abilities.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication (oral and written) and time management skills.
Must maintain confidentiality, demonstrate reliability, and provide excellent client service.
Ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff.
Effectively manage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced legal environment to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments.

Nice To Haves

associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Draft, update, proofread, and format pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents for court filings, client delivery, or internal use.
Track and communicate key dates to attorneys and stakeholders, ensuring timely task completion.
Work effectively with firm systems, including the document management system, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and time/billing software.
Assist Legal Support Assistants with opening new client matters, coordinate conflict checks, and ensure proper closure of matters following firm protocols.
Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, draft routine correspondence, handle electronic filing via iManage and e-filings; partner closely with Attorney(s) on processing business development expenses.
Review, proofread, and edit pre-bills according to attorney instructions.
Provide support to other legal assistants and perform additional administrative tasks as needed.
Demonstrate effective and professional communication skills-both verbal and written - when interacting with clients, attorneys, colleagues, and other stakeholders.