Warner Norcross + Judd · 12 hours ago
Legal Assistant Trainer
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWarner Norcross + Judd is seeking a Legal Assistant Trainer to join their team in Grand Rapids. This role supports the firm's legal operations by training and mentoring legal assistants and other support staff to ensure high-quality administrative and client support across the firm.
Legal
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Talent Development Department to design and deliver individualized, hands-on training for new legal support staff
Identify firmwide and practice group-specific training needs through mentoring, coaching, and skills development
Create and maintain legal support reference materials, checklists, templates, and tools to promote consistency and best practices
Assist with onboarding and file transition support for lateral attorneys
Provide temporary backup coverage for legal assistants during extended leaves
Identify and recommend improvements to workflows, efficiency, and communication within legal support teams
Partner with timekeepers, practice groups, and the Training Manager to develop tailored training for specialized roles or tools
Travel to firm offices across Michigan to provide onsite training and operational support
Maintain ongoing communication with office administrators and team leads to coordinate training schedules and support needs
Qualification
Required
Experience performing full legal assistant duties across litigation and transaction practices
Strong document formatting, proofreading, and client communication skills
Ability to coach and motivate legal support staff in a professional services environment
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
High degree of discretion, integrity, and sound judgment
Organized, detail-oriented, and service-minded
5+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm environment
Strong knowledge of legal administrative workflows and document management
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom
Preferred
Undergraduate degree
Prior experience mentoring or training others
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage
401k with employer contribution or match depending on plan design
Generous PTO and leave policies
Firm holidays
Remote work flexibility
Wellness program
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Company
Warner Norcross + Judd
Warner Norcross + Judd is a corporate law firm with more than 230 attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb County, Midland and Muskegon.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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