Legal Careers

The firm is currently seeking a full-time legal assistant for a position in its Grand Rapids office.  The ideal candidate will have prior significant experience in business, commercial finance, estate planning and real estate law practice areas.  Experience in litigation is a plus.  Our ideal candidate should possess proficiency in Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe) and document management programs.  Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with preparation of documents for entity formations, business financing and contracts
• Assisting with documents for real estate transactions
• Assisting with documents for estate planning
• Assisting with State licensing matters, such as liquor licenses
• Managing paper and electronic files for ease of use and accuracy
• Maintaining calendars and arranging meetings
• Distributing confidential correspondence
• Maintaining strict confidentiality in all aspects of firm
• Working in a team structured environment

We are seeking a candidate with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience, with an engaging personality, who is a self-starter, detail oriented, who possesses excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong organizational skills, and excellent computer skills.  Compensation will be commensurate with education, skills, and experience.   Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, and long-term care insurances, generous 401(k) contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, paid covered parking, and a pleasant work environment.

If interested, please send your resume and transcript to, Kim Kooy, Mika Meyers, 900 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI  49503, or by email to kkooy@mikameyers.com.   No phone calls please.  Mika Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The firm has an opening for a full-time File Clerk.  This position performs a variety of duties such as maintaining electronic and paper files according to systematic and legal practices.

The primary job responsibilities include the following:

• Scanning, closing, and archiving files
• Destroying closed files
• Manages requests for file transfers
• Managing, organizing, and filing legal documents
• Creating new files, both in physical form and digitally in our file management system
• Processing conflict checks for all new potential client matters
• Serving as a substitute and back up to the Administrative Services team
• Other special projects and tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Strong organization and filing skills, attention to details, and accurate work skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills and software programs (Outlook, Adobe, Worldox, LMS+)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional attitude and a strong team player

We are seeking a candidate with an engaging personality, who is a self-starter, detail oriented, who possesses excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong organizational skills, and excellent computer skills.  Compensation will be commensurate with education, skills, and experience.   Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, and long-term care insurances, generous 401(k) contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, paid covered parking, and a pleasant work environment.

If interested, please send your resume to, Kim Kooy, Mika Meyers, 900 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI  49503, or by email to kkooy@mikameyers.com.  No phone calls, please.  Mika Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mika Meyers PLC is seeking a business litigation attorney to join the firm.  This individual will practice in the firm’s Grand Rapids office.

The firm is seeking candidates with at least 8-10 years of experience in business and commercial litigation, with excellent research and writing abilities, experience first chairing cases, and trial experience.  Business litigation experience is mandatory.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated business development experience, and have an ability to manage files, supervise client contacts and lead commercial cases, and have the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of responsiveness.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation will be commensurate with education, skills, and experience.   Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability, and long-term care insurance, generous 401(k) contributions, paid time off, bereavement, paid covered parking, and a pleasant work environment.

For immediate consideration, candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and list of representative engagements to Nikole L. Canute, Mika Meyers PLC, 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or ncanute@mikameyers.com.  No phone calls, please.  Mika Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.