Paralegal
Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Naples)
Varnum LLP has a full-time opening for an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant in our Naples office, working with the Real Estate and Corporate 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 in this hybrid role.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience working in a law firm as a paralegal or legal assistant
- Advanced skills in MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Excellent grammar, proofreading and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with attorneys, staff members and clients
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, PDF documents, iManage or other document management system
- Experience with real estate and corporate practice areas
- Familiarity with buy-sell documents, deeds, closing statements and mortgage agreements
This full-time position, working Monday through Friday, includes a competitive benefit package. Please send cover letter and resume, including salary requirements to resume@varnumlaw.com.
Paralegal (Southeast Michigan)
Varnum LLP has a full-time opening for an experienced Paralegal working with the Family Law Practice Team in our Southeast Michigan offices; some travel to our Kalamazoo office required. We are seeking a candidate who is extremely organized, with keen attention to detail, a superb commitment to client service and who can work independently in this role.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience working in a law firm as a family law paralegal
- Technical expertise in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) including experience with asset/liability sheets
- Excellent grammar, proofreading and organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with attorneys, clients and staff members
- Project management skills with demonstrated initiative, working with multiple attorneys
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related field and/or a paralegal certification preferred
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, PDF documents, iManage or other document management system
- Experience drafting, responding, and reviewing discovery requests, subpoena preparation and follow-up, and the ability to draft basic pleadings including motions to compel, mediation summaries, and initial pleadings
This full-time position includes a competitive benefit package. Please send cover letter and resume, including salary requirements to resume@varnumlaw.com.
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