Job Description Job Description Scholten Fant is seeking a Legal Assistant to add to our team. This role performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the attorneys in our litigation department. The ideal candidate will have substantial knowledge of court procedures, rules and authority, litigation processes, as well as knowledge in the areas of employment law and family law. Apply for this position if you are analytical, confident, and a self-starter with a willingness to learn. Duties involved with this role include, but are not limited to: Reviewing and organizing files, including follow-up on outstanding items. Drafting correspondence, including letters and emails. Creating and updating forms as needed. Preparing and maintaining case information spreadsheets. Managing Outlook calendars. Uploading and downloading pleadings using e-filing. Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail with all assignments. Communicating effectively with court clerks and judge’s clerks, both on the telephone and in writing. Communicating professionally with clients. The ideal candidate will have: Work experience in an office environment. Superior technology skills, including expertise in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel. Ability to manage fluctuations in workflow, including adapting to work in a fast-paced environment. A strong work ethic. Ability to be thorough and accurate. Experience required: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Legal Assistant Certificate a plus. This role requires a minimum of 30 hours per week. Depending on the candidate, this could be a full-time role (40 hours per week). Company Description Scholten Fant is a West Michigan law firm based in Grand Haven, Michigan. The firm’s commitment to excellence is evident as we have been a leader in legal services along the lakeshore for over 60 years. At Scholten Fant, our size and team approach allow us to identify intelligent and practical solutions to a wide range of issues in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our size enables each attorney to concentrate in their preferred practice areas, and our team approach allows us to combine our expertise to solve problems and anticipate issues before they arise. Each client has the backing of our entire team, and we are committed to serving our clients’ growing needs over the long term. Scholten Fant is located in Ottawa County, Michigan in the City of Grand Haven. Grand Haven is also known as Coast Guard City USA, home to the annual Coast Guard Festival which over 350,000 people attend each year. Our area is well known for sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and a musical fountain which plays nightly from Memorial Day through Labor Day. We are surrounded by many public parks, hiking and nature trails, and have a 1.5 mile boardwalk that takes you from downtown Grand Haven to Grand Haven State Park and Lake Michigan. Company Description Scholten Fant is a West Michigan law firm based in Grand Haven, Michigan. The firm’s commitment to excellence is evident as we have been a leader in legal services along the lakeshore for over 60 years.\r\n\r\nAt Scholten Fant, our size and team approach allow us to identify intelligent and practical solutions to a wide range of issues in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our size enables each attorney to concentrate in their preferred practice areas, and our team approach allows us to combine our expertise to solve problems and anticipate issues before they arise. Each client has the backing of our entire team, and we are committed to serving our clients’ growing needs over the long term.\r\n\r\nScholten Fant is located in Ottawa County, Michigan in the City of Grand Haven. Grand Haven is also known as Coast Guard City USA, home to the annual Coast Guard Festival which over 350,000 people attend each year. Our area is well known for sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and a musical fountain which plays nightly from Memorial Day through Labor Day. We are surrounded by many public parks, hiking and nature trails, and have a 1.5 mile boardwalk that takes you from downtown Grand Haven to Grand Haven State Park and Lake Michigan.