VARNUM is Hiring a Legal Assistant - Litigation and Personal Injury Near Birmingham, MI
Varnum LLP, a Michigan-based, full-service law firm with over 175 attorneys and seven offices, has a full-time opening for an experienced Legal Assistant in our growing Birmingham office working with litigation and personal injury practice teams. We are seeking a candidate who is extremely organized, with keen attention to detail and a superb commitment to client service, who can work independently, as well as part of a team.
Requirements:
2 years' experience as a legal assistant or experience in a law firm, preferably litigation and/or personal injury
Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field preferred
Advanced skills in MS Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Proficiency with Power Point, Adobe, FileSite and/or other document management system preferred
Ability to type 60 wpm with a high degree of accuracy
Willingness to adapt to and learn new technology, software programs and upgrades
Excellent grammar, proofreading, transcription and organizational skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with attorneys and staff members
Ability to communicate and handle stressful situations in a professional, calm, courteous manner
Willingness to work in a team-oriented service environment and provide excellent service
Ability to problem-solve and arrange workload in order of importance to meet deadlines
Exhibit a desire to be a team player by demonstrating willingness to undertake additional responsibilities and assist others