Legal Assistant

Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has strong communication, organization, and detail orientation, with up to two years in a legal office setting.

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, and professional demeanor with a strong commitment to client service.
• Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet clients and visitors, obtain their names, provide seating and refreshments, and notify the 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.