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Legal Administrative Assistant

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Posted: 05/27/2025 Job Type: Contract Industry: Other (HR, Admin, Mkt, Sales) Job Number: 26298 Pay Rate: $ 20.00 - $ 28.00

Job Description

Our client, a globally recognized manufacturing leader, is seeking a highly organized Part-Time Legal Administrative Assistant to support their in-house legal department. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key administrative role within a dynamic legal environment while maintaining work-life balance on a part-time basis (Average work week is around 24 hours per week).  In this role, you'll work closely with attorneys and paralegals, managing critical day-to-day operations with professionalism and discretion. If you're detail-oriented, comfortable navigating complex, confidential matters, and thrive in fast-paced corporate settings, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful contribution to a high-functioning legal team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide administrative support to multiple legal team members including attorneys and paralegals
  • Draft and format general correspondence and legal documents
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and organize internal functions
  • Handle records administration, filing, and maintaining both paper and electronic databases
  • Process mail, make copies, send faxes, and maintain office supply inventory
  • Support project coordination activities under attorney/paralegal guidance
  • Assist with monthly reporting, internal updates, and department communications
  • Prepare summaries and reports from legal records and databases

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of administrative support experience or military equivalent
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
  • Excellent typing and document formatting skills
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion, tact, and judgment
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to multitask effectively

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree in business or a related field
  • Prior experience supporting legal teams in a corporate legal department or law firm
  • Familiarity with Diligent Boards or similar board management platforms
  • Previous experience in a contract, compliance, or legal documentation-heavy environment

Titles Encouraged to Apply:
  • Legal Secretary
  • Legal Assistant
  • Executive Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Office Coordinator
  • Administrative Coordinator - Legal
  • Corporate Legal Assistant
  • Paralegal Assistant
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