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Legal Careers

There are Many Reasons People Love Working Here.

At Mika Meyers, we combine the relaxed atmosphere of a smaller firm with the challenging opportunities found only in larger firms. We’re also highly relational and emphasize the importance of connecting with clients – and colleagues – in a personal way. If that sounds like your kind of culture, keep learning about careers at our firm.

Mika Meyers is a great place for building a practice, it mixes the support of a larger firm with the flexibility of a smaller firm. My clients know that they can expect a personal feel from our legal team and that we work together to get good results. It’s a great place to build a career where people are valued and encouraged to grow professionally and personally.”

Curtis Underwood Associate Attorney

From its inception several generations ago, Mika Meyers has been a firm focused on providing the highest level of legal services available to its clients. To do this, the firm maintains high standards and expectations for its lawyers and staff. We are smart, hardworking, and focused both on the client and on our team. We take care of each other. The collegial atmosphere here makes coming into work a pleasure. Ernie Mika recruited me to work here 35 years ago, and joining his firm was one of the best decisions I ever made.”

Ross Leisman Member

Our Open Positions.

Professional Legal Staff Positions

The firm accepts applications for its professional legal staff throughout the year. If you would like more information on current openings for legal jobs near you, you may send an e-mail to kkooy@mikameyers.com or request information by mail:

Kim Kooy, Mika Meyers PLC
900 Monroe Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: (616) 632-8000 Fax: (616) 632-8002

Lateral Openings

We accept applications from practicing attorneys and judicial clerks throughout the year. If you would like more information about lateral moves, please send an e-mail to ncanute@mikameyers.com.

Mika Meyers offers compensation and benefits that are competitive with other law firms of comparable size and stature in the Western Michigan area. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health coverage, 401(k) profit sharing, life/disability insurance, parking, parental leave, etc.

The firm also encourages all of its members and employees to maintain their health and fitness by providing discounted memberships to local health clubs. Many attorneys and staff take advantage of this benefit and use their lunch hours to get in a workout at the Monroe North Fitness Center located one floor below our offices or at other health clubs in town.

Business Litigation Attorney

The firm 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.

 

Law School Recruiting And Summer Clerkship Program

In general, we recruit second-year law students on campus during the fall semester. We seek individuals with superior academic standing, maturity, entrepreneurial skills, and the ability to excel at interpersonal relationships for a long-term affiliation with the firm. If you would like more information about applying for a summer clerk or associate position at Mika Meyers, please send a cover letter, resume, and transcript by mail to: Nikole L. Canute, Mika Meyers, 900 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. Or by e-mail: ncanute@mikameyers.com.