Legal Assistant - Robert Half : Job Details

DescriptionWe are seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role involves participating in a client-focused team, preparing legal documents, and maintaining client records. The Legal Assistant will also handle customer inquiries and manage calendars and deadline reminders for legal cases.Responsibilities:- Participate in a client-focused team, demonstrating professionalism and excellent communication skills.- Prepare and file legal documents, including correspondence, memos, pleadings, briefs, and forms.- Maintain accurate and organized client and general files, both electronically and physically.- Answer telephone calls professionally, forward messages to the appropriate parties, and place phone calls as needed.- Arrange for the delivery of documents/projects via various methods such as courier runs, hand-deliveries, Federal Express, UPS, and Express Mail.- Manage calendars and deadline reminder systems for all case-related dates, including appointments, deadlines, and follow-up dates.- Assist with overflow legal assistant work or absence coverage as needed.- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and other required employee meetings.- Handle general office duties such as copying, typing, scanning, and faxing.- Maintain confidentiality in all firm and client matters.Requirements- Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within a law firm or corporate legal department- Demonstrated knowledge of corporate law- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion- Strong research and report-generating skills- Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently- Willingness to continue learning and improving legal knowledge.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking Apply Now, you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .