FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES PLC (“FSBR”) was founded in 2008 and is a growing law firm located in Okemos, Michigan. This firm fulfills the legal needs of municipalities, businesses, employers, and public utilities in Michigan.

The culture at FSBR is rooted in a genuine respect for, and camaraderie with one another. FSBR is more than just a job or a steppingstone—it is a place where both attorneys and administrative staff alike come to build a long and meaningful career. FSBR offers a supportive, motivating, and inclusive work environment that individuals desire to be a part of. We celebrate individual and firm performances, and collaboratively work together to overcome challenges. Firm leadership is supportive of team members in their aspirations, goals, and remains personally invested in promoting individual professional development. While we certainly put an emphasis on hard work and excellence, we also value family, friendships, a prospering community, and a good quality of life.

We employ a talented and experienced legal team with an emphasis on maintaining our firm culture. Our firm is not only committed to providing high-quality legal expertise to our clients, but also providing a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation for our team members.

FSBR has an immediate opening for a full-time legal assistant to assist in the general day-to-day services to our clients and their legal needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include drafting, proofreading, and finalizing legal documents for attorneys and clients; organizing and establishing electronic client files and matters; court and agency filings; communicating with court staff, agencies, and opposing counsel; monitoring and managing multiple calendars, schedules, and deadlines; performing general clerical duties; and assisting on special projects when necessary.

Essential Functions and Qualities

A qualified candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Professional. A qualified candidate is someone who can work interdependently, is coachable and accommodating, takes initiative, collaborates, and is able to organize and prioritize their workload.

Experience and Education

A qualified candidate will have a minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a private sector law firm or public sector legal department. Must have knowledge of legal terminology and local and state rules. High school diploma required, associate degree in a related field is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation commensurate with qualifications and includes paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (our current plans provide benefits at no monthly cost to the employee), and a 401k profit sharing plan. EOE.

Qualified candidates should apply by sending your cover letter and resume to:

Michelle LeRoy

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC

mleroy@fsbrlaw.com