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.
Curtis Underwood Associate AttorneyMika 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.”
Ross Leisman MemberFrom 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.”
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
Litigation Legal Assistant
The firm is currently seeking a full-time litigation legal assistant for a position in its Grand Rapids office. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with (or the willingness and ability to learn) civil litigation, divorce and family law, estate planning, and probate and trust administration. Our ideal candidate should possess proficiency in Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe) and Worldox (document management program). Willing to train someone smart who has excellent organizations skills. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting attorneys with court filings, docketing cases, and other litigation-related tasks
- Typing, document preparation, and strong client communications
- Client Intake and file management including – opening and maintaining file organization, copying, scanning and other legal assistant related tasks as needed
We are seeking candidates with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with engaging personalities, self-starters, a willingness to learn, excellent communication skills, excellent computer skills and the ability to work in a team structured environment.
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.
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.
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.
