Windquest Group · 8 hours ago
Legal Assistant
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWindquest Group is a Michigan-based privately held enterprise and private investment management firm with diversified operations. They are seeking a seasoned Legal Assistant to support their corporate legal function, focusing on providing comprehensive administrative and transactional support to attorneys handling corporate and business law matters.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative and transactional support to attorneys handling corporate and business law matters
Manage and organize legal documents, contracts, closing binders, and corporate records with extreme accuracy
Coordinate deal-related workflows, deadlines, signatures, and filings
Maintain calendars, track key dates, and ensure timely execution of corporate records
Serve as a resourceful problem-solver, proactively identifying gaps and resolving issues independently
Prepare, format, proofread, and revise legal documents and correspondence
Liaise professionally with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and third parties
Leverage technology and legal software to improve efficiency, organization, and accuracy
Organize and prioritize incoming legal services requests and manage legal tracker
Assist with the preparation of policies & procedures and other resources for the legal department
Perform administrative duties such as routing documents for signature via DocuSign, coordinating review and payment of legal invoices, and providing clerical and research support services to the legal department
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Three or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in a law firm or in-house legal department
Demonstrated excellence in managing complex, detail-heavy legal work
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and general comfort learning new legal and document management systems
Ability to handle multiple priorities with discretion, urgency, and sound judgment
Ability to systematize and implement policies and procedures
Strong attention to detail
Self-starter, strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
The ability to thrive in an environment where coordination and teamwork is a priority
Ability to think creatively, and identify and implement proactive solutions
Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the changing needs of an organization
Preferred
Candidates with paralegal certifications or experience are welcome and encouraged to apply
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous 401k match
Unlimited paid time off
“Fun at one” Summer Fridays
Free snacks
Office outings
Catered monthly office lunches
13 weeks paid parental leave
Company
Windquest Group
Windquest Group, a Michigan-based investment management firm, assists projects in technology, manufacturing, clean-tech, and more.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Richard DeVos, Jr.
Chairman
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