Litigation Legal Assistant

Boardman & Clark LLP; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardman Clark seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. The Legal Assistant will provide administrative support to attorneys, ensure accurate case management, and maintain meticulous client files in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include time entry, docketing, scheduling, proofreading, transcription, and client communication. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, strong MS Office skills, and a keen eye for detail with confidentiality sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal assistant with a focus in litigation is strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in word processing and computer use; proficiency in MS Office Products and Adobe Acrobat.
• High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials.

Responsibilities

• Enter timekeepers’ time entry and expense reimbursement requests.
• Assist with docketing and tracking legal documents, deadlines, and court filings ensuring timely and accurate case management.
• Schedule and calendar appointments/meetings and make travel arrangements, as needed.
• Proofread documents and emails for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Maintain and organize client files and case documents.
• Transcribe dictated recordings into legal documents such as correspondence, motions, and pleadings
• Schedule and coordinate client appointments.
• Maintain accurate client information in files process and throughout their work with the attorney.
• Monitor email, mail, and voicemail. When requested, monitor timekeeper’s correspondence and arrange for responses.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information.
• Serve as back-up to other legal assistants throughout the Firm.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including sharing in additional administrative duties.

Skills

Litigation experience

Time management

Detail oriented

MS Office proficiency

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Boardman Clark seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for carrying out administrative services and providing support to attorneys. The Legal Assistant will have a definite attention to detail, a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills and comfort working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

Practice Areas: Litigation

Duties/Responsibilities

• Enter timekeepers’ time entry and expense reimbursement requests.
• Assist with docketing and tracking legal documents, deadlines, and court filings ensuring timely and accurate case management.
• Schedule and calendar appointments/meetings and make travel arrangements, as needed.
• Proofread documents and emails for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Maintain and organize client files and case documents.
• Transcribe dictated recordings into legal documents such as correspondence, motions, and pleadings
• Schedule and coordinate client appointments.
• Maintain accurate client information in files process and throughout their work with the attorney.
• Monitor email, mail, and voicemail. When requested, monitor timekeeper’s correspondence and arrange for responses.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information.
• Serve as back-up to other legal assistants throughout the Firm.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including sharing in additional administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal assistant with a focus in litigation is strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in word processing and computer use; proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand at a desk and work at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.