Legal Assistant

Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center; Town of Brookfield (WI); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center in Brookfield, WI, seeks a friendly Legal Assistant to support our legal team while delivering a welcoming client experience. Responsibilities include document prep, file management, scheduling, and notarizing documents.

The role requires a high school diploma, up to two years of legal office experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Notary commission within 30 days is required or obtainable after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Up to two years of legal office or related experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Friendly, compassionate, professional demeanor with a client focus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy office.

Responsabilités

• Greet clients and visitors, manage arrival flow, and notify the attorney or Navigator.
• Prepare, print, assemble, scan, and maintain legal documents and client files.
• Witness and notarize documents as needed.
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule appointments.
• Assist with estate plan binders and client pick-up appointments.
• Communicate professionally with clients, prospective clients, and vendors by phone and email.
• Prepare meeting rooms and keep the office organized and welcoming.
• Maintain office supplies and ensure printers/scanners/printers are stocked and working.
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Formation

High School Diploma

Outils

Microsoft Windows

Email

Calendar tools

Document management systems

Description du poste

Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center is seeking a friendly, compassionate, and organized Legal Assistant to support our legal team while providing a welcoming experience for clients and visitors. This role combines client hospitality with administrative and legal support, including document preparation, file management, scheduling, and witnessing and notarizing documents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Warmly greet clients and visitors, obtain their names, provide seating and refreshments, and notify the appropriate attorney or Navigator of their arrival
• Prepare, print, assemble, scan, and maintain legal documents and client files
• Witness and notarize documents as needed
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule, confirm, and reschedule appointments
• Assist with estate plan binders and client pick-up appointments
• Communicate professionally with clients, prospective clients, and vendors by phone and email
• Prepare meeting rooms and help maintain an organized, welcoming office environment
• Maintain office and kitchen supplies and ensure printers, scanners, and other office equipment remain stocked and operational
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned

WHAT'S REQUIRED?

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Up to two years of legal office or related experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Friendly, compassionate, and professional demeanor with a strong commitment to client service
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a busy office environment
• Comfortable working in a Microsoft Windows environment and using email, calendars, document management systems, and networked scanners and printers
• Must be a commissioned Notary Public or able to obtain a Notary Public commission within 30 days of hire

BENEFITS:

• Employer Paid Medical, plus Dental and Vision Options
• Disability/Critical Illness Insurance Options
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is an office-based role that will work Monday through Friday at our Brookfield, WI location during regular business hours.

ABOUT US:

Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center offers comprehensive estate planning and elder law services for a wide range of matters, including wills, trusts, and Medicaid planning. We have locations in Oregon, Brookfield, and Madison, WI.