Legal Assistant - Litigation

Kaman & Cusimano LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaman & Cusimano LLC, an established condo/HOA law firm, seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in Appleton. The role emphasizes proofreading, calendar and billing management, drafting and filing court documents, and coordinating meetings and depositions.

Must have a high school diploma, a 3.0+ GPA, and excellent verbal and written communication. In-office work is required, with occasional weeknights or weekends. A cover letter is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Most recent GPA must be 3.0 or higher
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Available weekdays 8:00am–5:00pm for in-office work; some weeknights/weekends可能
• Prior work experience required
• Cover letter describing skills and background is required

Responsibilities

• Proofread, format, revise, and finalize attorney-client privileged correspondence
• Timely and effectively manage calendar and billing for attorneys
• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including drafting documents, preparing exhibits, and organizing case files
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions
• Organize and maintain electronic files with proper labeling and storage
• Prepare and file court documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Microsoft Word advanced

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to manage high volume under压力

In-office availability 8-5 weekdays

Education

High school diploma

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Established community association (condo/HOA law) firm that offers a tremendous opportunity for long term advancement and professional development opportunities is excited to add a Legal Assistant to our dynamic and engaging Appleton office that offers a tremendous opportunity to begin or continue a career in the legal field, with long term advancement and professional development opportunities.

Job Duties:

• Proofread, format, revise, and finalize attorney-client privileged correspondence
• Timely and effectively manage calendar and billing for attorneys this position will support
• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including drafting legal documents, preparing exhibits, and organizing case files.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions.
• Organize and maintain electronic files, ensuring all documents are properly labeled and stored.
• Prepare and file court documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.

Requirements

Optimum Skills:

• Excellent personal skills
• Must be available weekdays between 8:00am - 5:00pm for in-office work. An occasional weeknight or weekend may be required.
• Prior work experience required
• Must demonstrate dedication and hard work
• Most recent cumulative grade point average must be 3.0 or higher
• High school diploma required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Must contain excellent skills of full Microsoft Suite Microsoft Word, including the ability to create an automatic outline, print mailing labels, and insert/format multiple columns
• Ability to work high volume under pressure while still demonstrating excellent personal skills
• Cover letter with description of your skills and background is required