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Personnel Management Solutions, Inc.

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Associate City Attorney 0 to 2 years exp

Flint, MI · On-site

$65K - $71K/yr

Review and authorize criminal complaints and warrants (including occasional virtual weekends) * Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances, and resolutions * Provide legal guidance to ...

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What is a virtual legal professional?

Virtual Legal professionals are qualified legal experts who provide legal services remotely, using digital platforms and communication tools. They often assist clients with legal advice, document preparation, contract review, and other legal matters without meeting in person. By leveraging technology, they offer flexible, accessible, and often more affordable legal services compared to traditional law firms. Virtual Legal professionals can work independently or as part of a virtual law firm, serving individuals and businesses across different locations.

How do virtual legal professionals typically collaborate with clients and team members while working remotely?

Virtual Legal professionals often use secure communication platforms, such as encrypted email and video conferencing tools, to interact with clients and colleagues. Collaboration is structured through regular virtual meetings, shared document management systems, and project management software to ensure everyone stays aligned. While remote work offers flexibility, strong self-discipline and clear communication are essential for managing deadlines and ensuring confidentiality. Team members may also participate in virtual training sessions and collaborate on complex legal matters, making adaptability and proactive engagement key to success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual legal assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Legal Assistant, you need a solid understanding of legal terminology, document preparation, and office administration, often supported by a relevant degree or paralegal certification. Familiarity with legal research databases, case management software, and secure file-sharing systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective written communication set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure efficient legal support, confidentiality, and accuracy in a remote working environment.

What is the difference between Virtual Legal vs Virtual Paralegal?

AspectVirtual LegalVirtual Paralegal
CredentialsLegal degree, bar admission (if practicing law)Paralegal certification or associate degree
Work EnvironmentRemote legal services, law firms, legal departmentsRemote support roles, law firms, legal offices
Industry UsageLegal advice, document review, legal researchDrafting documents, case preparation, administrative support

Virtual Legal professionals typically hold law degrees and may be licensed attorneys providing legal advice remotely. Virtual Paralegals usually have paralegal certifications and assist with legal support tasks. Both roles operate remotely within the legal industry, but Virtual Legal roles often involve more advanced legal work and client interaction, while Virtual Paralegals focus on supporting attorneys with administrative and preparatory tasks.

What are the most commonly searched types of Legal jobs in Michigan? The most popular types of Legal jobs in Michigan are:
What cities in Michigan are hiring for Virtual Legal jobs? Cities in Michigan with the most Virtual Legal job openings:
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Infographic showing various Virtual Legal job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Legal Secretary FT

Virtual Feb 6th - COunty of Muskegon

Muskegon, MI • On-site

$20.17 - $26.10/hr

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Salary: $20.17 - $26.10 Hourly
Location : Muskegon, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-02728
Department: Public Defender
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description of Work
Employees in this class, under general supervision, perform a wide variety of highly responsible and complex clerical support activities in a legal office setting. An employee in this class maintains accurate records, prepares and files legal documents in a timely manner, communicates with public defender clients, their family members, the public at large, court personnel, county personnel, community agencies, and law enforcement agencies to ensure court and office activities and meetings are scheduled and executed in a timely manner. Employees in this class are expected to exercise good judgment and maintain a high level of confidentiality. The Legal Secretary may perform receptionist and administrative duties as assigned. The Legal secretary may also instruct lower-level clerical employees and perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications
Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the General Educational Development test (GED); AND Have a minimum of three (3) years of full-time secretarial and/or clerical experience.
Physical Conditions / Work Location
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An employee in this class works in the Law Office of the Muskegon County Public Defender, Criminal or Family Division.
Additional Information
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EVALUATION CONTENT
The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDUREAny applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.
MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY
THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE
Bargaining unit employees will be eligible for County benefits three (3) calendar months after date of hire into a permanent position and upon successful completion of the probationary period.

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