Litigation Legal Assistant - Growth Role, Trial Prep

Group II; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Group II, a successful west side law firm, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support an established Litigation practice in a role created due to growth. This position promises a professional, team-focused atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of litigation experience with strong procedural knowledge, exceptional organization, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of litigation experience with strong procedural knowledge.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, independent thinker and self-starter.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive work style.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, acting as liaison between clients and attorneys.
• Draft and disseminate documents including court documents, correspondence, discoveries, motions, complaints, and discussions with attorneys.
• Prepare client agreements, engagement letters and closing documents.
• E-filing a variety of court documents.
• Manage schedules for court dates and deadlines, as well as attorneys' calendar.
• Organize and maintain client files, both physical and electronic.
• File documents with the court system, schedule hearings, and interact with courts.
• Trial preparation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent thinking

Self-starter

Oral and written communication

Proactive work style

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Group II, a successful west side law firm, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support an established Litigation practice in a role created due to growth. This position promises a professional, team-focused atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of litigation experience with strong procedural knowledge, exceptional organization, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems is required.