Excel With Us

Willis Law is dedicated to excellence in client service and we focus on providing exceptional results for our clients. As such, we are always looking for exceptional people that are committed to our same standards of excellence to join our growing team. It is this same dedication to excellence that has positioned Willis Law as one of the premier law firms in Michigan.

Though we expect nothing but the best from our staff, we provide nothing but the best in return. Since 2010, Willis Law has been annually named one of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. Since 2015, our firm was has been honored each year as one of the Nation's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

Our attorneys and support staff are required to give back to their local community through the charities and boards they serve on. Willis Law encourages each attorney to tithe at least 10% of their time to Pro Bono efforts in support of our community commitment, including volunteering at the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission Pro Bono Legal Services Clinic. Additionally, we maintain a positive work environment that fosters a healthy work-life balance, with top tier benefits packages.

Our attorneys and staff are committed to the Willis Law Core Values, and it's these values that set our firm apart. We maintain high standards of integrity and excellence by focusing on these foundational principles and keeping them at the core of everything we do.

Willis Law Core Values

We put our money where our mouth is – each of our employees, from top to bottom, are rated by all other employees on how they are meeting our Core Values – bonuses are paid each year based on the results.

• Results – For our clients and our team
• Iam 3rd – God 1^st, others 2^nd
• Shoulder – Advance together
• Excellence – Hold each other accountable to the highest standard

Our team is our greatest resource - that's why we make a significant investment into their personal and professional development.

Open Positions

Estates Practice Group Associate Attorney

REPORTS TO: Managing Partner

SUPERVISED BY: Managing Partner

SUMMARY: Willis Law is looking for an Associate Attorney to practice in its estates practice group. This full-time position requires a Juris Doctorate degree and a license to practice in the State of Michigan. 1-5 years of experience in estate planning and/or estate/trust administration strongly preferred. The role demands a solid understanding of estate planning, estate and trust administration, corporate, and real estate law. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as excellent written and verbal communication abilities. The firm works in elder law, asset protection and “base” estate planning, while also working with a large number of high-net worth individuals in need of sophisticated estate tax minimization planning.

DUTIES:

1. Prepare and draft estate planning documents including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, premarital agreements, and other related documents

2. Consult and advise fiduciaries in probate and trust administration, and prepare related documents for probate court filings

3. Form limited liability companies, non-profit, and other legal entities

4. Prepare legal documents for real estate transactions

5. Comply with all legal standards and regulations

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with abilities and length of practice experience.

BENEFITS: Full top-tier benefits package provided.

FIRM INFORMATION: Willis Law is a rapidly growing law firm headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Started in 2004 by brothers Michael and Shaun Willis, the firm has over thirty staff members and focuses on business and estate law. Willis Law is building a legacy of Faith, Family, Freedom, and Firm by changing the way law is practiced. All members of Willis Law are expected to adhere to the firm’s Core Values: Results, I am 3rd, Shoulder, and Excellence.

APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@willis.law.

Litigation Associate Attorney

REPORTS TO: Managing Partner

SUPERVISED BY: Managing Partner

SUMMARY: Willis Law is looking for an experienced litigator to practice in its litigation division. This full-time position requires a Juris Doctorate degree and a license to practice in the State of Michigan, along with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in litigation. The role demands familiarity with various legal documents, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to build rapport with clients. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective client representation and collaboration with colleagues. The firm frequently handles litigation involving business disputes, real property disputes, personal injury, and estate litigation.

DUTIES:

1. Represent clients in court proceedings

2. Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients

3. Advise clients on business and legal transactions

4. Negotiate settlements for legal disputes

5. Comply with all legal standards and regulations

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with abilities and length of practice experience.

BENEFITS: Full top-tier benefits package provided.

FIRM INFORMATION: Willis Law is a rapidly growing law firm headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Started in 2004 by brothers Michael and Shaun Willis, the firm has over thirty staff members and focuses on business and estate law. Willis Law is building a legacy of Faith, Family, Freedom, and Firm by changing the way law is practiced. All members of Willis Law are expected to adhere to the firm’s Core Values: Results, I am 3rd, Shoulder, and Excellence.

APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@willis.law.

Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant 

REPORTS TO: Lead Attorney(s)

SUPERVISED BY: Lead Attorney(s), Managing Partner

SUMMARY: Performs paralegal and legal assistant duties for Willis Law. This full-time position is assigned to and reports to the attorney responsible for the matter delegated and is generally supervised by the Managing Partner. Two or more years of experience in civil litigation and estate litigation preferred. The position requires exemplary technical and organizational skills, attention to detail, strong client service skills, ability to multi-task well in a fast-paced environment, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the frequent use of discretion and independent judgment. Knowledge of Word and Outlook is required.

DUTIES:

1. Assists with drafting legal documents and completing templates.

2. Monitors court proceedings, manages case files and deadlines, and schedules hearings.

3. Works closely with court clerks and judicial aides.

4. Acts as client liaison and representative, updates clients on case progression.

5. Screens and triages inquiries regarding legal services.

6. Files court documents.

7. Coordinates lawyer calendars and arranges meetings and appointments.

8. Reviews incoming correspondence and documents.

9. Makes referrals to other appropriate sources or personnel.

10. Researches and applies knowledge of diverse legal procedures.

11. Assists in preparing technology, PowerPoint presentations, equipment, venue, set-up, clean up and document handouts in preparation for seminars.

12. Is knowledgeable of clients’ accounts receivable, works to limit balances owed, and assists with collections.

SALARY: $42,000-$65,000

BENEFITS: Top of the class benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave, generous holiday schedules, and various employee perks.

FIRM INFORMATION: Willis Law is a rapidly growing law firm headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Started in 2004 by brothers Michael and Shaun Willis, the firm has over thirty staff members and focuses on business and estate law. Willis Law is building a legacy of Faith, Family, Freedom, and Firm by changing the way law is practiced. All members of Willis Law are expected to adhere to the firm’s Core Values: Results, I am 3rd, Shoulder, and Excellence.

APPLY: Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to careers@willis.law.

Assistant/ Paralegal

Our law office would not be as effective and precise as it is today without the help of our trusted team of paralegals and assistants. If you think you have what it takes to go above and beyond for both our clients and our law firm, we encourage you to send a cover letter along with your resume and references to careers@willis.law.

Attorneys

We are continually looking for candidates possessing the values described above. We invite you to submit a cover letter describing your thoughts on our core values and how they apply to a career path with Willis Law, along with your resume and references, to careers@willis.law.

Interns/Externs

We offer fall, spring and summer internships and externships to students that have completed, at a minimum, one year of law school. Our summer positions are generally unpaid externships (for school credit), but paid internships may be available. We provide our interns and externs with the ability to gain hands-on experience in a premier law firm in Michigan. Our interns and externs are highly involved in the firm; they are assigned cases, attend trial, meet with clients, attend depositions, prep cases for trial, draft court pleadings, draft motions, accompany our attorneys to court and trial, sit second chair in trials when the judge allows, and more. Here's what one of our externs had to say about his experience:

"I worked as an extern at Willis Law over the summer of 2014. My time at Willis greatly benefited the advancement of my legal career by giving me unique experiences far beyond what most of my fellow law students received in their first-year externships. Not only was I given meaningful assignments in a wide spectrum of practice areas, but I was assigned several pro-bono clients to manage and even had the opportunity to take my first case to trial. Whether I needed help from a founding partner, associate, or any of the excellent assistants and staff members, everyone at Willis was extremely helpful and always made time to mentor me. I am very thankful for the opportunity I had to spend my summer with such a professional and friendly firm."

If you are interested in applying for an internship or externship, please send your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample to careers@willis.law. In your cover letter, please describe which core value resonates with you and why.

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