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Legal Assistant

Steelcase
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
901 44th Street Southeast (Show on map)
Mar 10, 2025
General Information Country: USA State: Michigan City: Grand Rapids Office Location: 901 44th Street SE - - - - - Date posted: 10-Mar-2025 Business Function: Legal Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Description We are hiring a Legal Assistant to provide legal secretarial and administrative support for Steelcase's core legal function. In this fast-paced environment, the legal assistant will maintain professional and ethical standards and handle critical details that involve confidential and proprietary company information. Who you are: You are an administrative professional with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-up, along with the proven ability to work independently while handling a demanding, multi-faceted workload. You have knowledge of general legal terminology and are able to multi-task and support multiple leaders. Minimum Qualifications: At least 4 years of administrative support experience or military equivalent experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Excellent typing skills Proven ability to handle highly confidential and proprietary company information with discretion, judgment, tact and diplomacy Desired Skills and Experience: Associates Degree in business or related field Prior experience working on an in house legal department or law firm setting Exposure to Diligent Boards or other similar software platforms What You Will Be Doing: Supporting legal team members with: General correspondence Handling travel arrangements Calendar management Records administration Copying, mail, facsimile transmissions and ordering an inventory of office supplies Managing special projects including coordination of project activities both internally and externally and providing follow-up support to assist with project completion under the general guidance of an attorney or paralegal Providing proactive support for organizational updates, monthly reporting requirements, and communications Maintaining the departmental database and accurately maintains comprehensive paper and electronic records with the ability to create summary report Planning internal and cross-department meetings and functions Wellbeing Means so Much More than Benefits, you may be interested in: Nurse and massage therapist onsite for employees Employee assistance program, providing free counseling, financial resilience, and legal guidance 2nd doctors opinion for you and your extended family (parents, siblings, spouse, and more!) Ongoing learning through Linkedin Learning Who We Are: Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. Why People Choose to Work with Us: At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities. What Matters to Us: More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com. Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years. Steelcase is a MVAA- Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply. Please see our Working at Steelcase Document for more detailed benefits and compensation information. If you're interested in Steelcase, but this isn't the right time or role, join our Talent Community to be updated on future openings in your area(s) of expertise.