What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center?
We are looking for a full-time legal assistant to help grow our team. Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center is a successful, growing, elder law firm with 4 offices in Northern Michigan. This person should be an experienced individual who is organized, hardworking and dedicated to creating long term relationships with clients. In addition to a love of working with Northern Michigan Seniors, the ideal candidate should have strong computer, verbal and written skills with at least 2 years of experience working in a law office. They will need to be able to work independently while under the direction of an attorney.
Experience in the some of the following areas is preferred: estate planning, real estate, probate and trust administration, long term care. Other duties include witnessing documents, coordinating appointments and assisting walk-ins.
Pay: Salary dependent upon experience
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- law office: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Big Rapids, Michigan 49307: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
