Legal Jobs in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Title: Legal Secretary/Paralegal Company: J. Campbell, Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: LEGAL SECRETARY/ PARALEGAL Ann Arbor law firm seeks an experienced secretary with general & litigation experience, including document prep & court filings, also experienced in probate & estate planning document prep. Excellent typing & editing skills as well as organizational & communication skills required along with proficiency with MS Office 2007. Paralegal experience would be helpful. Salary commensurate with experience & comprehensive benefits. Send resume to J. Campbell, Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48105 E-Mail: Register to View Web Id: Register to View

Job Title: Contract Attorney Company: Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: AMERICAN Legal Search is currently interviewing licensed attorneys with SSI/SSDI hearing experience for contract assignment. This position is ideal for someone looking to supplement a solo practice. Please submit resume to sarah Register to View americanlegalsearch. com

Job Title: Paralegal Specialist Company: Army National Guard Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: Paralegal Specialist Paralegal Specialist Job Description As an Army National Guard Paralegal Specialist, you will play a key role in the Army's judicial system. You will assist judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. The Paralegal Specialist provides legal and administrative support in such diverse areas as international law, contract law, defense legal services, and judicial legal services. Your training will enable you to research court decisions and Army regulations, process legal claims and appeals, and prepare records of hearings, investigations, court-martials and courts of inquiry. By joining the Army National Guard, you will be preparing yourself for a rewarding civilian career. In the civilian world, Paralegal Specialists may be referred to as legal assistants, clerks, paralegal assistants, and court clerks or recorders. Civilian Paralegal Specialists can work for private law firms, banks, insurance companies, government agencies and local, state, and federal courts. Earn while you learn Get paid to learn! In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for a Paralegal Specialist requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery G.I. Bill Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September) Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Requirements High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.) Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see www.NATIONALGUARD.com for details) COMPANY OVERVIEW With more than 370 years of service, the Army National Guard is the largest reserve component, as well as the oldest branch of the U.S. military. In the Guard, you get the training from us, serve in your own community, and enhance your marketability for the higher paying jobs you are now seeking. We provide our members with college tuition assistance and offer attractive benefits on top of paid training in all of our career fields. The Army National Guard has career opportunities in every State and U.S. Territory, more than 3,600 training locations, and more than 350,000 members. Visit the Army National Guard Web site at www.NATIONALGUARD.com.

Job Title: Seeking Recently Licensed Attorney Company: Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: I am looking for a newly licensed attorney to defend me in a simple breach of contract case before a local district court. Representation would include attending depositions, case evaluation and trying a 1 to 2 day jury trial. This is a very interesting case and will be a great experience for a young litigator!!

Job Title: PARALEGAL - ESTATE PLANNING/ ELDER LAW Company: Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: A Brighton Elder Law office has an immediate opening for a seasoned Estate Planning/ Elder Law Paralegal. You MUST have excellent client contact skills and be able to function as the main contact with clients and handle most client office meetings. The ideal candidate would be able to draft sophisticated Estate Planning/Trust and Trust funding, Conservatorships, Guardianship, Medicaid Applications, Veterans Benefit Applications, and other Elder Law documents. You MUST have excellent drafting skills, not just completing template forms, but drafting complex documents. You may be asked, on occasion, to meet with clients at their homes or to file documents in person with the Court. This is a great opportunity for the right person. The successful candidate will have three or more years' experience in Estate Planning, demostrated excellence in working in a group environment and with clients, an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and familiarity with Powerpoint. Specific knowedge and experience in using Time Matters and Timeslips is preferred. Position is full time, 40 hr/ wk, Mon-Fri. Pay rate is commesurate with specific experience in Estate Planning/ Elder Law. Interested candidates may submit their resume via e-mail by responding to this posting, or via fax to Register to View .

Job Title: Commercial Lease Administrator/Paralegal Company: Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: McKinley, a national leader in real estate and property management, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Leasing Administrator to join our Commercial team. This position is based in our corporate office in downtown Ann Arbor, MI. Reporting to our National Leasing Director, the successful candidate will have responsibility for the generation and negotation of the lease documents with the Tenant from receipt to final execution. Will also be responsible for the review and administration of Commercial leases, lease renewals and other legal documents for our commercial properties, which include (primarily) retail centers, premier office buildings and light industrial space. The successful candidate will possess: (1) A minimum of four to six years of previous Commercial lease administration/development experience is required. (2) Paralegal Degree and/or experience. (3) Previous commercial real estate lease generation and administration experience. (4) Strong attention to detail while also focusing on the large picture. (5) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, large volume environment. (6) Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. (7) McKinley's Core Values: WOW Customer Service, Flexibility, Results Orientation, Can-Do Attitude and Adroit McKinley believes that our people are one of our most important assets, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Pre-Paid legal service, ongoing professional development through McKinley University and much more! McKinley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a smoke-free environment in all locations. We support a safe, healthy and drug-free workplace through criminal background checks and pre-employment drug testing. EOE. Please submit your resume for consideration by visiting www.mckinley.com/careers!

Job Title: Corporate Attorney Company: Altarum Institute Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: Corporate AttorneyJob ID: LEGAL-TL-01# Positions: 1Location: US-MI-Ann ArborYears Experience: 3Posted Date: 8/9/2010Category: ..Apply for this job:Your application choices are:* Apply for this job online* Refer a friend to this jobMore information about this job:Overview:The Altarum Institute is pleased to announce an open position for a Corporate Attorney at the headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI. The Attorney will support our Director of Legal Affairs and Corporate Risk Management. This new position is part-time, less than 20 hours a week, and will have a flexible schedule but with increasing and decreasing time demands based on work flow. The Altarum Institute is a non-profit health systems research and consulting organization serving government and private-sector clients. Altarum provides objective research and tailored consulting services that help clients understand and solve the complex systems problems that impact health and health care. With a history dating back more than 60 years, Altarum Institute offers unparalleled knowledge and practical expertise. Our more than 350 employees represent the best in health care policy, research, business and clinical process improvement, technical assistance, and program evaluation.Responsibilities:1. Provide analysis and counsel on new service arrangements, including protection of intellectual property, proprietary information, and other important interests.2. Write, review, and administer complex vendor and client agreements, including nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, consulting agreements, etc.3. Write and review correspondence, and other communications.4. Anticipate and guard against legal risks facing the company.5. Develop and recommend company policy and position on legal issues.6. Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and 3 to 5 years of corporate law experience.. Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State of Michigan.. Non-profit and/or government consulting experience is preferred.. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local laws.. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must have excellent business writing skills.. Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations for intricate federal and state contracting agreements.. The Attorney will be personable, energetic and an effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented style and the ability to interact easily with a diverse audience.. A keen sense of ethics, integrity and professionalism. A passion and commitment to the mission and value system of Altarum Institute will be essential in this role.Altarum's dynamic work environment emphasizes integrity, personal commitment, and teamwork. We invite you to explore exciting and rewarding career opportunities with us.Altarum is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

Job Title: Introductory Legal Assistant Company: Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: Seeking college educated local person interested in the legal professional. Ideal for a person with very good writing skill. Employment is full time in an established law firm specializing in litigation. Must have transportation and the ability to see detail in complex issues.

Job Title: Part-Time Legal Secretary Company: Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, a growing business law firm based in Royal Oak, Michigan, is seeking a part-time experienced legal secretary for its Ann Arbor, Michigan office. The firm also has offices in Royal Oak and Kalamazoo, Michigan, Chicago and Peoria, Illinois and Las Vegas, Nevada. The Howard & Howard legal secretarial role performs administrative duties for assigned attorneys and has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. The firm is seeking candidates with 5 or more years of experience in the areas of probate, estate planning and administration, business start ups and entity formation and basic corporate transaction for a 16-20 hour a week schedule. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: *Manages assigned attorneys? calendars, dockets and appointments. *Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds as necessary. *Takes and transcribes dictation and composes and prepares confidential correspondence, reports and other complex documents. *Creates and maintains database and spreadsheet files. *Conducts attorney time entry and billing. *Maintains confidentiality of all firm and client matters. *Provides back-up support to other legal secretaries as assigned or needed. *Performs other duties as assigned. Successful candidates should demonstrate the following competencies: *Excellent written and verbal communication skills. *Excellent organization and prioritization skills. *Strong process orientation. *A collaborative, team player, ethical and adaptive nature. *A solution oriented and strategic thinker. *Excellent at taking ownership and being accountable. *Understands the importance of confidentiality. *Strong sense of respect for others. *Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook. *Experience with Microsoft Excel a plus. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. To learn more about Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC and to apply, please go to www.h2law.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Paralegal Company: Location: Ann Arbor, MI Description: We are a litigation boutique firm in Ann Arbor. We are looking for a paralegal to join our team. The paralegal would be responsible for assisting the attorneys in writing motions, doing legal research on Westlaw, doing legal research by reviewing relevant treatises, preparing chronology of a case, organizing case files, preparing Power Point presentations, etc. The position is currently being offered as an Independent Contractor / part-time with a possibility of full-time employment in future. We are trial lawyers. We represent clients across the nation and at times internationally as well. Litigation at times can be very demanding and stressful. We are looking for a smart, dynamic, hard-working person who is willing and capable to assist our team. If you are that person, please email us your Resume.