Legal Assistant

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Perform clerical duties as needed for legal department attorney staff such as, typing correspondence, copying, faxing, scanning, form creation, word processing, and filing.
• Prepare documents and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and document formats, such as contracts, briefs, policies, complaints, and motions.
• Schedule appointments and perform other duties related to maintaining attorney's schedule such as meetings, teleconferences, event coordination, seminars, travel and lodging arrangements.
• Assist attorneys in scheduling, planning, and coordinating Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or other seminars.
• Maintain all filing of case matters and correspondence, further tracking the status of all ongoing assigned case matters related to workload.
• Effectively proofread work product and make necessary modifications.
• Maintain knowledge of all software utilized by the legal department in order to assist Attorneys and other staff as needed.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and departmental best practices.
• Prepare weekly workload status reports.
• Provide backup support to receptionist and other team members.
• Performs other duties as required.

Here's what you'll need to be successful:

• Minimum of 2-3 years secretarial experience in a law firm or legal environment.
• Associate's degree in paralegal studies or related field
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic legal research.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Ability to solve problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to proofread and edit written materials.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and organize/prioritize projects to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be proactive, take initiative, and detail oriented.
• Ability to interact and communicate with clients, attorneys, and legal support staff in a professional, tactful manner.
• Ability to effectively operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Document management skills
• Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies
• Any of the following certifications: Certified Legal Assistant, Certified Paralegal, Accredited Legal Professional, or Certified Legal Secretary Specialist

Benefits you'll love:

• Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
• 3 weeks of paid holidays
• Premium free health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match

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Compétences idéales

• Access
• Powerpoint

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Expérience professionnelle

• Legal Assistant

Compétences linguistiques

• English