
Where Your Work Truly Matters
Legal Support Staff choose Varnum because they’re treated as true partners in delivering client work. They’re trusted for their judgment, respected as professionals, and supported by a culture that combines high standards with real humanity.
How You’ll Contribute
You'll manage deadlines, coordinate filings, organize case materials, and communicate with clients and opposing counsel. At Varnum, paralegals and legal assistants work directly alongside attorneys to prepare documents, track matter progress, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks on complex engagements.

Why Legal Support Staff Choose Varnum
How We Invest in Your Growth
We invest in legal support staff because your expertise is essential to our success. Lunch and Learn sessions, external training opportunities, and a culture of knowledge-sharing ensure you continue to develop throughout your career here. Leadership invests in the tools and resources you need to do your job well.
"The work is always evolving, which means I’m always learning. I’m trusted with important responsibilities, and I know the work I do directly impacts the team and our clients."Dylan Dalrymple, Legal Assistant
"I came to Varnum looking for an opportunity, but I found so much more, a career. Every step of the way, I've been able to learn, grow, and take on new challenges and responsibilities."Susan Cowan, Quality Control Records Specialist
"I was worried I would get lost in a larger firm, but instead I gained more opportunities to take on challenging and complex work, and to gain more trust from my colleagues."Kristy De Vos, Paralegal
Current Opportunities
Ready to explore what’s possible? Review our open positions.Key Contact
Monica L. Vazquez
- Senior Director of Talent
- mlvazquez@varnumlaw.com
- 616/336-6137
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