Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual up to 184 hours/year

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a prestigious Milwaukee law firm to recruit a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join a growing team. The role offers sophisticated work, a collaborative environment, and strong opportunities for long-term growth.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support, draft and format documents, manage calendars and deadlines, and coordinate client communications.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; comfortable with legal tech and document-management systems.
• Professional, dependable and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys and practice groups.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, client communications, and attorney schedules.
• Assist with filings, document preparation, and matter management.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Support attorneys with additional projects and day-to-day needs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking/time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management software

Job description

A prestigious and well-established law firm in Milwaukee is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join its growing team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal professional looking to join a highly respected firm with sophisticated work, a collaborative environment, and strong opportunities for long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys and practice groups
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents
• Maintain case and matter files, calendars, deadlines, and important documentation
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, client communications, and attorney schedules
• Assist with filings, document preparation, and matter management
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Support attorneys with additional projects and day-to-day needs as they arise

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Administrative Assistant, or similar law firm professional
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning legal technology and document-management systems
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach

Additional Information:

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers