Current Opportunities

Human Resources Manager

Rhoades McKee is looking to hire a Human Resources Manager. The Human Resources Manager provides direction, guidance, leadership, and support to all firm members regarding human resources relative to the mission and strategic goals established by the Chief Operating Officer and the Executive Committee. Duties include the application of personnel policies, managing procedures for processing human resources transactions, the explanation and interpretation of rules, policies, and procedures; and the use of software and payroll systems to complete the work. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategic Planning

• Preparation and implementation of the annual human resources budget approved by the Executive Committee
• Talent and attraction development
• Employee development and retention
• Succession planning
• Works cooperatively with Executive Committee to implement the strategic goals of the firm
• Additional responsibilities as directed by the Executive Committee
• Collaboration and cooperation on projects with the Management Team

 General Administration

• Ensures compliance with staff manual
• Application of policies and procedures
• Maintenance of all personnel files, employee database, and firm statistics
• Coordination of staff time off including coverage
• Recommends changes in staffing levels
• Conducts employment engagement meetings
• Ensures compliance with firm time entry policy
• Administration of summer associate program
• Creation and amendments to payroll and benefit templates
• Administers and educates all firm members on firm benefits
• Responsible for Affordable Care Act reporting

Recruiting & Hiring

•  Handles all postings for open positions
• Interviews and screens for all staff positions
• Prepares and negotiates offers of employment for all staff positions
• Summer Associate recruiting including on-campus applications, distributions of materials, meetings with the committee, scheduling on-site interviews, and preparation of offers
• Coordinates employee background checks
• Prepares new hire orientation and training information, payroll, personnel files, and benefits
• Orientation on firm policies and procedures and personnel manual and explanation of benefits and enrollment

Training

• Coordinate onboarding training with all new hires
• Training on new processes and procedures

Performance

• Conducts annual performance evaluations for all staff members
• Works with attorneys and staff on staff performance issues

Departures

• Manages separation
• Preparation of separation agreements
• Exit interviews

Compensation and Payroll

•  Investigate, calculate, and recommend all annual staff increases
• Completion of salary surveys from NALP, ALA, and TEA
• Reviews, processes, and approves timesheets
• Researches and sets compensation for new staff members
• Completion of compensation and labor statistics and surveys from state and federal agencies

Communication

• Firm announcements regarding changes, policies, procedures, and benefits
• Communicates Preparation of annual firm calendar

Security

• Manages employee access to office locations

Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree with three years of experience in Human Resources or Legal Services or seven years of experience in Human Resources or Legal Services.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and compliance with current HR industry standards and best practices
• Ethical conduct
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent knowledge of proper English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
• Proven project management skills
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database software, and specific software required by the firm
• Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to maintain a computerized filing system
• Ability to implement projects as requested with minimal direction
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to proofread materials and correct grammatical mistakes
• Ability to lift, stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods of time

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to join our nationally-recognized team at Rhoades McKee. Please email your cover letter, resume, and pay expectations to firm@rhoadesmckee.com.

Environmental Attorney

Rhoades McKee is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney to join our firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our highly specialized team in the environmental law practice group helps counsel and represent clients regarding a broad spectrum of environmental and natural resource issues. Candidates interested in this role have the opportunity to put their experience to work assisting clients on matters such as transactions, due diligence, regulatory compliance and permitting, site remediation, redevelopment and litigation, and administrative appeals.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will be an associate or lateral with several years of environmental law experience, licensed (or willing and able to become licensed) and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan.  A transferable book of business (partial or full) is not necessary but would be considered positively.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to join our nationally-recognized team here at Rhoades McKee. Please email your resume and cover letter to firm@rhoadesmckee.com.

Real Estate Associate Attorney

Rhoades McKee is seeking an experienced real estate associate to join our nationally-recognized real estate practice group. As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for an individual who has experience drafting and negotiating real estate purchase agreements, leases and closing documents, and performing due diligence in real estate transactions.

Rhoades McKee is a full-service law firm that maintains a culture of teamwork, trust, collaboration, open communication, and knowledge sharing. Candidates interested in this role will have tremendous opportunities to work with the firm’s corporate and litigation attorneys on issues involving real estate matters.

Located in the heart of West Michigan, Grand Rapids offers the best of it all with a vibrant and active downtown and close proximity to the lakeshore. No matter your interests and lifestyle, West Michigan has something to offer you. Founded in 1960, Rhoades McKee continues our commitment to offering a healthy work-life balance, an environment where colleagues are collaborative, and office spaces with state-of-the-art design and technology that encourages an interdisciplinary team approach to effectively serve clients. When joining Rhoades McKee, you will be acclimated through a comprehensive integration process based on practice group support, marketing resources, and business development initiatives that are tailored for your personal and professional goals.

Qualifications

Candidates should have at least 5 years of real estate experience and be licensed (or willing and able to become licensed) and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan. A transferable book of business (partial or full) is not necessary but would be considered positively.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to join our team here at Rhoades McKee. Please email your resume and cover letter to firm@rhoadesmckee.com.

Probate and Estate Litigation Associate Attorney

Rhoades McKee is seeking a litigation attorney to join our firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a primary focus on probate and estate litigation.  The Rhoades McKee probate and estate litigation group assists fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and families through sensitive, yet complex, litigation matters.  Rhoades McKee is a full-service law firm that maintains a culture of trust, collaboration, open communication, and knowledge sharing.  Candidates interested in this role will have a range of opportunities, including working directly with clients, handling depositions and court hearings, researching complex legal issues, and drafting legal pleadings and briefs.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates should have 3 – 7 years of litigation experience and must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to join our nationally-recognized team here at Rhoades McKee. Please email your resume and cover letter to firm@rhoadesmckee.com.

Litigation Legal Assistant

Rhoades McKee is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position will support our highly specialized Litigation Practice Group team by:

• Providing administrative and clerical support for litigation attorneys
• Maintaining paper and electronic filing system
• Proficiently creating and editing complex documents
• Scheduling and billing
• Preparing legal documents
• Filing (paper and e-filing) pleadings in all levels of state and federal trial and appellate courts
• Communicating with court staff, as necessary
• Keeping current with changes in court rules and filing procedures

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of litigation legal assistant experience and possess the following skills:

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to multitask while juggling multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to join our nationally-recognized team here at Rhoades McKee. Please email your resume, cover letter, and desired pay to firm@rhoadesmckee.com.

Real Estate Paralegal

Rhoades McKee has an exciting new opportunity available for a Real Estate Paralegal. Candidates interested in this role will have the opportunity to assist attorneys on our highly specialized team in representing clients regarding a broad spectrum of real estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with various tasks and provide administrative support on a daily basis for multiple initiatives and projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients, and clients’ in-house and outside counsel, other paralegals, title companies, and lender representatives.
• Maintain closing checklists and generally manage the closing process in conjunction with the attorney team, including organizing and compiling signature pages and recordable documents.
• Order title commitments, surveys, appraisals, and other due diligence items and track due diligence and related timelines.
• Draft basic real estate documents, including closing documents, resolutions, certificates, closing instructions, and other closing deliverables.
• Review, analyze and prepare memoranda regarding surveys and title commitments.
• Other duties and opportunities as they arise.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of real estate paralegal experience. Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to successfully manage multiple priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to join our nationally-recognized team here at Rhoades McKee. Please email your resume, cover letter, and desired pay to firm@rhoadesmckee.com.

Labor and Employment Law Attorney

Rhoades McKee is seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Law Attorney to join our firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our highly specialized team in the employment practice group counsels and represents business clients regarding a broad spectrum of labor and employment law issues. Candidates interested in this role have the opportunity to put their experience to work counseling clients on regulatory compliance, day-to-day human resource management strategies and tactics, recruitment, retention, and termination of employees, implementation of appropriate handbook and employment policy documents, and defense of clients in litigation and administrative proceedings.

Located in the heart of West Michigan, Grand Rapids offers the best of it all with a vibrant and active downtown with close proximity to the lakeshore. No matter your interests and lifestyle, West Michigan has something to offer you! Since 1960 Rhoades McKee continues our commitment to offering a healthy work-life balance, an environment where colleagues are collaborative, and office spaces that offer state-of-the-art design and technology that encourages an interdisciplinary team approach to effectively serve clients. When joining Rhoades McKee, you will be acclimated through a comprehensive integration process based on practice group support, marketing resources, and business development initiatives that are tailored for your personal and professional goals.

Qualifications

Candidates should have at least 7 years of direct labor and employment law experience and be licensed (or willing and able to become licensed) and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to join our nationally-recognized team here at Rhoades McKee. Please email your resume and cover letter to firm@rhoadesmckee.com.

Holland Office - Attorney

Rhoades McKee is seeking an Attorney to join our office in Holland, Michigan, with a primary focus on real estate, financial services, business, and litigation. Rhoades McKee is a full-service law firm that maintains a culture of trust, collaboration, open communication, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience and be licensed (or willing and able to become licensed) and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan. A transferable book of business (partial or full) is not necessary but would be considered positively.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to join our nationally recognized team here at Rhoades McKee. Please email your resume and cover letter to firm@rhoadesmckee.com.

Holland Office - Associate Attorney

Rhoades McKee PC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our office in Holland, Michigan. This position will be exposed to a wide range of practice areas but with an emphasis in real estate, financial services, business, and litigation. Candidates interested in this role will have a range of opportunities, including working directly with clients, handling depositions and court hearings, researching complex legal issues, and drafting legal pleadings and briefs.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have 2 – 5 years of experience and is licensed (or willing and able to become licensed) and in good standing to practice law in the State of Michigan.  Candidates will be expected to interact with clients and the community, be detail-oriented, possess a good work ethic, and have strong interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to join our nationally recognized team here at Rhoades McKee. Please email your resume and cover letter to firm@rhoadesmckee.com.