Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Dempsey Law; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Dempsey Law is seeking an experienced, full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team in Wisconsin. This position may be based in either our Oshkosh or Fond du Lac office, with a strong emphasis on organization and client service.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism in interactions with attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of prior legal experience.
• Experience preparing legal documents and maintaining legal files.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work and meet deadlines; strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency with technology and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated professionalism, initiative, dependability, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and organize legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain client and matter files and ensure records are accurate and organized.
• Monitor and calendar deadlines, appointments, and meetings.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties.
• Assist attorneys with substantive legal support work and case management.
• Perform administrative support tasks, including filing, scanning, and answering phones.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Tech-savvy

Team player

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Dempsey Law is seeking an experienced, full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team. This position may be based in either our Oshkosh or Fond du Lac office.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities while providing a high level of professionalism and client service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and organize legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain client and matter files and ensure records are accurate and organized
• Monitor and calendar deadlines, appointments, and meetings
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties
• Assist attorneys with substantive legal support work and case management
• Perform administrative support tasks, including filing, scanning, and answering phones
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of prior legal experience
• Experience preparing legal documents and maintaining legal files
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage a high volume of work and meet deadlinesStrong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Proficiency with technology and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated professionalism, initiative, dependability, and sound judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Optional summer hours: Fridays from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Free parking

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person at our Oshkosh or Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, office. This is not a remote position.