Practice Group Specialist

Warner Norcross Judd LLP has an immediate opening for a full time Practice Group Specialist in our Grand Rapids office. This is an entry level opportunity with ample growth potential that is responsible for providing administrative support to legal assistants in various law practice areas. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, will work and communicate well with others, and will have excellent organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Scan and file documents in electronic and paper form
Proofread documents
Prepare basic documents, presentations and letters in MS Office Suite
Assemble closing binders and packaged materials
Calendar and schedule meetings

About You
Ability to type 50 WPM minimum
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Office experience, a paralegal or legal studies degree are a plus

About Warner
Warner is a full service corporate law firm with 220 attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, follow us on Twitter @WNJLLP or connect on LinkedIn or Facebook.

About Our Culture
Warner’s cultural motto is “Fun, Pride Profit...in that Order”. We build A Better Partnership through:
Teamwork – Warner’s lockstep compensation model encourages teamwork, and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based upon seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person in the firm. Our team approach to compensation yields better legal representation for our clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition. We have a team atmosphere where people like working together and supporting each other.
Diversity – A diverse group of 30 firm members serve on Warner’s DEI Action Committee and contribute over 2000 collective hours annually to drive diversity, equity and inclusion through initiatives such as firm-wide town hall meetings, employee resource groups and hiring processes. Our DEIAC focuses on Warner’s “one firm” approach that embraces everyone in the firm. We celebrate differences with the same energy we honor our commonalities. When all firm members feel safe being their authentic selves and all barriers to opportunity are eliminated, it’s a better partnership for everyone.
Careers – Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home – and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys’ families are fully supporting these important decisions.
Community – Warner’s time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150 nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.

EEO Statement
Warner Norcross Judd LLP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. We are committed to building a firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. We can foster inclusion and equity by moving beyond barriers and rejecting stereotypes based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. The result is a high performing team of professionals providing excellent service to our clients.

How to Apply
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Closing Statement
Warner hires top talent at every point in our organization. We are seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals. Our collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork and client service.