Careers

At Miller Johnson, we believe in fostering an exceptional work experience that includes a healthy work-life balance, an inclusive culture that values uniquely talented team members, and a technologically advanced environment.  We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and annual performance reviews.  Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, 12 weeks paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. EOE.

Available positions:

Legal Administrative Assistant – Grand Rapids Office

Miller Johnson is seeking an experienced full-time Legal Administrative Assistant for our downtown Grand Rapids office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinating administrative and legal practice tasks and projects for attorneys
  • Calendaring and coordinating meetings, appointments, deadlines, tasks, and conference calls
  • Preparing new client intake materials; opening new client matters; billing activities
  • Client interaction by phone, email and in person
  • Preparing, editing, proofreading, and assembling legal documents and correspondence
  • Preparing and filing court documents including electronically through Electronic Case Files (ECF) as needed

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 2 years administrative experience
  • Advanced knowledge and proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Corporate and Litigation skills preferred
  • Excellent grammar and communication skills
  • Knowledge of court and agency processes and procedures
  • Exceptional client service, discretion, and judgment to ensure client confidentiality
  • Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive, organized and detail-oriented

To apply, please click on Apply Now below.

Probate and Estate Planning Paralegal – Kalamazoo Office

Miller Johnson is seeking an experienced full-time Paralegal to join our probate and estate planning practice group in our Kalamazoo office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Preparation of documents including: will summaries, petitions for probate, orders admitting wills to probate, letters of authority, affidavits, petitions for appointment of guardian and conservator, estate inventories, creditors’ claims, and petitions for final account and distribution.
  • Direct communication with clients, accountants, investment advisors and the IRS, as needed, to assist with estate and trust settlements.
  • Estate administration including drafting initial probate court pleadings for estates, guardianships, and conservatorships; inventories and accountings for same.
  • Management of docket dates and cases; preparation of real estate documents (Fiduciary deeds, PTA, PRE Rescission).
  • Trust administration and drafting of the required statutory documents.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and/or certification from an accredited paralegal program
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in probate and trust administration
  • Advanced knowledge of probate court rules and procedures, laws, and regulations relating to probate and trust administration
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Visio, Excel) and PDF creation
  • Concise and effective written and verbal communication
  • Exceptional client service skills, discretion, and judgment to ensure client confidentiality
  • Proactive and detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Self-motivated professional with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to think creatively to identify and implement proactive solutions

To apply, please click on Apply Now below.

Litigation Associate – Grand Rapids Office

Miller Johnson has an immediate opening for a litigation associate in their business-oriented litigation practice. The position is in the Grand Rapids office.

Excellent academic credentials are required, as well as good writing and communication skills. Three+ years of experience in general commercial litigation is preferred.

Competitive salary/benefits will include a relocation package. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential. EOE

To apply, please click on Apply Now below.

Trusts and Estates Attorney: Private Client Practice Group – Grand Rapids Office

Miller Johnson has an immediate opening for an associate attorney in its Private Client Practice Group. Miller Johnson’s Private Client Practice Group is one of the largest in Michigan, consisting of 11 attorneys, four of whom are ACTEC Fellows, along with five experienced paralegals. The firm consistently earns top tier rankings on the U.S. News & World Report annual Top Law Firm List and in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide.  In addition, attorneys in this practice group are honored as trusted and respected advisors by Best Lawyers in America and Michigan Super Lawyers.

While based in the firm’s downtown Grand Rapids office, some travel to the firm’s Kalamazoo office will be required.  Candidates applying should have at least 3 -5 years of practice experience working in all areas of estate and tax planning for individuals and organizations, business succession, and probate and trust administration. The candidate should have a good understanding of transfer tax, fiduciary income tax, and tax-exempt organization rules, and preferably hold tax credentials (CPA, MST, or LL.M in Tax).  Excellent academic credentials and exceptional writing and communication skills are required.

Competitive salary/benefits will include a relocation package.  All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential. EOE

To apply, please click on Apply Now below.

Employee Benefits Attorney – Grand Rapids Office

Miller Johnson has an immediate opening for an experienced attorney in our employee benefits practice group. The attorney position will work in all areas of employee benefits and executive compensation, including retirement benefits and health and welfare benefits. The successful candidate will have eight to 12 years of practice experience in employee benefits. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in assuming, and an ability to assume, leadership opportunities in the employee benefits practice group. Preference will be given to candidates with a portable practice. Excellent academic credentials are required, as well as good writing and communication skills.

This position is based in our Grand Rapids office. Competitive compensation benefits will include relocation package. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.   EOE

To apply, please click on Apply Now below.

Current or Former Judicial Clerks

Miller Johnson is now accepting applications from all current and former judicial clerks who have completed their clerkships or who will be completing their clerkships this summer or fall. This posting is for an associate position in our business-oriented litigation practice. Excellent academic credentials and first-rate writing and communication skills are required. Anticipated start date September 2020.

Competitive salary/benefits will include a relocation package and a clerkship bonus. To apply, please click Apply Now below.
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