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Current Openings

Business & Tax ATtorney

Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC is seeking a well-rounded business and tax attorney for its Lansing, Southfield, or Grand Rapids office. An ideal candidate will have 6-12 years of experience in two or more of the following areas:

  • Corporate Planning
  • General Counsel
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Cybersecurity
  • Contract Review
  • Intellectual Property

Excellent written and oral communication skills and client service skills desired. Salary commensurate with experience and ability to generate business. Excellent benefits package. EOE.

Join an established midsized law firm with a progressive, dynamic culture!  For more than 100 years, Foster Swift Collins & Smith has provided outstanding client service and legal excellence. With offices in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Southfield, and Holland, our firm delivers comprehensive services for businesses, organizations, municipalities, families and individuals.

Foster Swift has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Foster Swift provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active-duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Foster Swift offers a great work environment, a competitive starting salary with the potential for annual bonuses. Our excellent benefits package includes affordable medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) Retirement plan as well as a wide selection of voluntary plans to cover our employees' personal needs. 

Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements in confidence to recruit@fosterswift.com


Paralegal - Workers Comp 

We are seeking a Paralegal with Workers Comp experience to be located in our Lansing office. 

Qualified candidates will have:
  • A strong work ethic combined with the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
  • Clear and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems.
  • Strong attention to detail and good time-management skills
  • Associates degree or Paralegal certification.
  • Capability to successfully manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a high volume, fast paced law firm environment.
  • Ability to effectively interact with clients, attorneys and staff.
Responsibilities
  • Draft and file pleadings as directed by attorneys with various courts and/or other entities.
  • Correspond with clients, counsel, and other parties as requested by attorneys.
  • Process and follow up on subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation and other records.
  • Assemble, review and summarize medical and other records.
  • Communicate with experts, including IME doctors.
  • Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation.
  • Review file for outstanding discovery in preparation for court appearances, pleadings, depositions and trial preparation.
  • Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review.
  • Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants.
  • Assemble chronologies of key documents.
  • Manage documents and organize case files.

Foster Swift has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Foster Swift provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status veteran or active-duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Foster Swift offers conveniently located offices with a great work environment, a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits. Our excellent benefits package includes affordable medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a wide selection of voluntary plans to cover our employee’s personal needs.  

Please send resume and cover letter to https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/bcfad8cd-08a7-4767-a59d-7edb16ebc606/Foster-Swift-Collins-Smith-PC 

For more than 100 years, Foster Swift Collins & Smith has provided outstanding client service and legal excellence. With offices in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Southfield, and Holland, our firm delivers comprehensive services for businesses, organizations, municipalities, families and individuals across Michigan, the nation and beyond.


Foster Swift is committed to recruiting talented and diverse professional staff and attorneys whose contributions will be recognized and valued in our positive, inclusive work environment.

Foster Swift has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Foster Swift provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active-duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Foster Swift offers conveniently located offices with a great work environment, a competitive starting salary and the potential for annual bonuses. Our excellent benefits package includes affordable medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) Retirement plan as well as a wide selection of voluntary plans to cover our employee’s personal needs.