Legal Assistant
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Holland Office
Position: Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) has an opening for a Legal Assistant at its Holland office. Duties will include assisting LAWM attorneys with preparing pleadings, interviewing clients, organizing files for litigation and grant compliance, client database management and other clerical work.
Description of Program: LAWM provides free civil legal services to low-income persons and seniors in a wide variety of poverty law areas such as housing, consumer, family law and public benefits.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office, and reliable transportation. Prior experience in human services or a law office and fluency in Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Communicating with clients and others
• Answering telephones and completing intake screenings
• Filing & copying
• Other clerical tasks
• Some purchasing & bookkeeping possible
Salary & Benefits: This is a full-time position with an annual salary from $34,000, depending on experience. We offer an additional $2,200 annual stipend for an individual who is bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish. LAWM offers a generous health plan and a vacation/sick leave package.
LAWM is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send resume and cover letter to Emily Vermeesch, Human Resources Assistant at [email protected] by November 18, 2022 or until filled.
Cover Letter and Resume
Please send resume and cover letter to Emily Vermeesch, Human Resources Assistant at [email protected] by November 18, 2022 or until filled.