Litigation Legal Assistant - West Side

GROUP II; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Beautiful office

Team atmosphere

Job summary

GROUP II is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Partner in a well-established Litigation practice on the west side. The role functions as an extension of the attorney, with a high level of responsibility and a proactive, professional approach.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of litigation experience, and strong knowledge of procedures. Advanced Microsoft Office and document management systems experience are required, with excellent organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of court procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and document management systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, acting as liaison between clients and attorneys.
• Draft and disseminate court documents, correspondence, discoveries, motions, complaints, and notes with attorneys.
• Prepare client agreements, engagement letters and closing documents.
• Filing court documents electronically.
• Manage court dates and attorney calendars.
• Organize and maintain client files.
• File documents with the court and schedule hearings.
• Assist with trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Proactive work style

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Successful west side law firm is currently searching for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Partner in a very established Litigation practice. This position will act as an extension of the attorney, and have a high level of responsibility.

We are searching for an experienced legal candidate with exceptional skills and a high level of professional savvy!

Extremely competitive salary and benefits package, wonderful atmosphere and a very team focused group.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, while acting as a liaison between clients and attorneys.
• Draft and disseminate various documents including court documents, correspondence, discoveries, motions, complaints, responses 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 maintain interaction with courts.
• Trial preparation.

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years' litigation experience with strong knowledge of procedures. Must have exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and be an independent thinker and self-starter. Excellent oral and written communication skills, a proactive work style, and high level of professional savvy. Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with document management systems required.

Salary range $70,000-$75,000 depending on experience, with an excellent benefits package, beautiful office and wonderful team atmosphere!