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, life, short-term and long-term disability, long-term care insurance, 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.

Mika Meyers has a full-time opening in its mailroom for an Administrative Services Personnel team member.  This position performs a variety of administrative tasks under the guidance of the management team.

The primary job responsibilities include the following:

• Sorting and delivering of incoming USPS mail
• Delivering incoming faxes
• Posting outgoing mail throughout the day
• Copying and binding projects
• Sending out UPS, Federal Express and other overnight packages
• Stocking of all office supplies, and maintaining cleanliness of the multiple supply rooms
• Serving as a substitute and back up to the receptionist
• Circulating publications to attorneys and paralegals
• Driving errands to the courts, post office, etc. (mileage paid)
• Other special projects and tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills
• Receptionist experience is a must
• Reliable transportation
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to multi-task and take good direction
• Maintain a professional attitude and be a team player

We are seeking candidates with engaging personalities, who are self-starters, detail oriented, excellent verbal and communications skills and strong organizational skills.  Attendance and punctuality are highly valued in this position.  Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability, 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.  Mika Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

The firm is seeking candidates with experience in civil litigation and excellent research and writing abilities.  Experience first chairing cases and court experience is preferred.  The successful candidate will have an ability to manage files, supervise client contacts and lead 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.

Mika Meyers is seeking an attorney with 3–8 years of experience to join our Municipal Practice Group.  The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in representing cities, townships, villages, and other public bodies on a wide variety of matters, including governance, land use, zoning, ordinance enforcement, property tax, public utility systems, and municipal litigation.

The firm is seeking candidates with experience in municipal law and excellent research and writing abilities.  The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work directly with clients and manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of responsiveness.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced municipal attorneys on complex and meaningful legal issues affecting local governments.  Candidates will have direct client contact and opportunities for attending municipal meetings.

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.