Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. is seeking Legal Assistants/Paralegals to join our team in Marquette, MI. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys across a variety of legal practice areas, helping organize case information, prepare professional documents, communicate with clients, and keep important deadlines and daily responsibilities on track.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, dependable, and interested in building a career in the legal field. Previous law-office experience is valued, but it is not required. Candidates with transferable experience in administrative support, customer service, banking, insurance, healthcare, government, or another detail-oriented professional environment are encouraged to apply.
WHAT WE OFFER.
- Competitive pay of $20.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience.
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria plan.
- An employer-funded retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of your compensation once eligible.
- Bonus opportunity.
- Full-time, in-office position of approximately 30–40 hours per week. Monday through Friday schedule with flexible hours and no weekends required.
- A supportive and collaborative environment alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals.
- Interesting and engaging legal work across a variety of practice areas.
- The opportunity to build valuable legal experience while enjoying the lifestyle and natural beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
WHAT YOU WILL DO.
- Support attorneys with daily legal, administrative, and case-related responsibilities.
- Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and other professional materials.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper files.
- Track deadlines, appointments, calendars, and follow-up tasks.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, attorneys, and outside organizations.
- Review documents and information for errors, missing details, or inconsistencies.
- Assist with organizing case information, records, and supporting materials.
- Use Microsoft Office, email, document-management systems, and other office software.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Manage multiple assignments and changing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in a law office, court, legal assistant, or paralegal role is preferred but not required.
- Administrative assistant, office support, customer service, or other transferable professional experience is also valued.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to prepare and proofread accurate, professional documents.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, email, and electronic files.
- Ability to manage deadlines, schedules, and multiple priorities.
- Professional judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to providing excellent client service.
- Experience with legal terminology, court documents, legal research, or case-related materials is a plus.
- A degree or coursework in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field is helpful but not required.
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ABOUT US.
Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. is a professional and collaborative law firm located in downtown Marquette, Michigan. Our team works across a variety of legal practice areas and understands the importance of strong client service, attention to detail, professional integrity, and maintaining a positive reputation within both the community and the legal profession.
We offer interesting and challenging work in a collegial firm environment, along with the opportunity to build a meaningful career in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
