Document Drafter

Drafter/Client Services Specialist

Department: Legal Services

Reports to: Director of Operations

FSLA Status: Exempt

Hours Per Week: 40 (full time)

Delineation: Drafter 75%; Client Services 25%

Work Days: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00/hour, periodic reviews, benefits eligibility (health insurance, dental and vision insurance, supplemental insurance, group life insurance, long-term disability insurance), 401(k), paid holidays and generous paid-time off policy.

Position Summary:

Lansing-area law firm devoted to helping clients is seeking candidates who are open to new possibilities, excited about continuous learning, collaborative, adaptable, curious, generous and who embody outstanding communication skills. Our law firm is an outstanding place to work where you will be valued, treated with respect and empowered to grow.

Our new team member must have awesome attention to detail, be well-versed in the Microsoft Office suite of programs and be able to manage high rotation of drafting tasks. The Drafter will be tasked with editing and reviewing legal documents, with special attention on grammatical edits, updates for execution and file management. No legal/technical knowledge needed. However, a firm foundation in Microsoft Word styles and templates would be useful. This position is expected to work independently and manage workflow from a variety of other team members.

An ideal candidate will also work with the other members of the Client Services Team to serve as the initial point of contact for clients and must enjoy communicating with clients in-person, by telephone, and in writing. The Client Services Specialists must be able to work independently to schedule client meetings, manage attorney calendars, ensure the timely progression of client matters through law firm processes, and make certain that prospective and existing clients’ experiences exceed expectations to enhance the law firm’s reputation in the community. In addition, the CSS will provide administrative support, including filing, scanning, managing law firm correspondence, and using software to assist with invoicing and file management.

Qualifications:

- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs, especially Word.

- Ability to accomplish requirements of position in high volume work environment requiring excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to perform moderate document management with a working knowledge of various software packages such as Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Jotforms, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom etc.

- High School Diploma or GED

Duties and Responsibilities

- Review and edit legal documents for grammar, punctuation and style.

- Maintain consistency with document guidelines.

- Maintain and update document templates.

- Manage deadlines and production assignments.

- Finalize and print estate planning documents for execution.

- Proactively providing timely feedback to management on any issues that affect office support needs or conference rooms.

- Maintaining client confidentiality with regards to clients, firm interests and employees.

- Handling and/or participating in special projects as necessary.

- Participating in meetings as required.

- Timely and regular attendance.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to sreedy@family-elder-law.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Okemos, MI 48864 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Okemos, MI 48864: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17