Legal Assistant/Office Manager Wanted - Part-time (20 hours/week) position available to assist one attorney in a newly established Lansing, Michigan law firm. We are open to an entry level person at the lower salary range or an experienced (2+) years person at the higher range.
Tasks include but not limited to:
- Manage multiple complex projects/cases
- Have a basic understanding of Michigan medical marihuana laws
- Review documents for accuracy
- Prepare for presentations delivered to municipal governing bodies
- Create and manage client files
- Research municipal ordinances and zoning requirements for medical marihuana facilities
- Conduct weekly/biweekly case reviews with the senior partner
- Answer incoming calls
- Prioritize and coordinate client needs
- Manage the firm calendar
- Recruit new clients via social media and industry events
- Provide guidance to clients regarding their case (with oversight by the senior partner)
- Use a cloud based case management system and be able to use the Google applications: Slides/Docs/Sheets
Skills required:
- MUST BE EXTREMELY ORGANIZED
- Must be able to work on a team
- Associate degree or more preferred
- Basic bookkeeping skills
- Ability to conduct online research
- Networking with prospective clients
- Possessing a medical marihuana patient registry card a plus + (for event entry)
- Must be able to produce a high level of work with small amounts of oversight
We have a small office suite with no more than 2-3 people. You will have daily client interaction in person and by phone and time handling administrative work at your desk.
The office is open Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm and we are seeking someone able to be present, at their desk any two out of those four days….the days worked are negotiable.
We are prepared to train the right person and there is opportunity for a substantial increase in responsibilities, salary and benefits over a few years.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $12-$15/hr.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $12.00 to $15.00 /hour
Experience:
- Administrative Assistant: 2 years (Required)
Education:
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