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Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

Receptionist

Detroit, MI · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Assisting attorneys, paralegals, and other staff with various clerical duties as needed Qualifications * High school diploma or GED * Entry level experience working in an office setting, preferably ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level attorneys in Michigan is $52,431.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31,614.00 and $54,446.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectEntry Level AttorneysParalegals
Required CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), passing the bar examAssociate's degree or paralegal certificate
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agenciesLaw firms, legal departments, courts
Job ResponsibilitiesLegal research, drafting documents, client consultations, court appearancesLegal research, document preparation, case organization

Entry Level Attorneys typically hold a JD and are licensed to practice law, handling legal cases and representing clients. Paralegals assist attorneys with research and document preparation but are not licensed to practice law. While both roles work in legal environments, attorneys have more responsibilities and legal authority, making their roles distinct despite some overlapping tasks.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Attorneys job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 13% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,431 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

OGC Assistant - Bar Compliance

Latham & Watkins LLP

Berrien Springs, MI • Hybrid

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Latham & Watkins rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 35 rated law firms

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The OGC Assistant - Bar Compliance is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. This role will be responsible for supporting the firm’s global bar admissions and registration compliance program and reports to the OGC Supervisor - Bar Compliance. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining the firm’s bar admissions database
  • Verifying attorney bar credentials
  • Compiling and maintaining global bar admissions statistics
  • Assisting with projects involving bar admissions
  • Managing the archive of all attorney practice certificates/certificates of good standing
  • Monitoring the admission progress of attorneys, maintaining a tracking spreadsheet used to assist with the process
  • Communicating bar admissions policies and procedures to attorneys and teams
  • Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

  • Possess strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Exhibit great attention to detail
  • Enjoy working in a collaborative environment
  • Demonstrate an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems, and develop alternative strategies to solve them

And have:

  • A bachelor’s degree
  • A minimum of one (1) year of bar compliance experience at a law or professional services firm, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

  • Healthcare, life and disability insurance
  • A generous 401k plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
  • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
  • Professional development programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

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