Strategic Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren sc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren sc in Milwaukee seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant for the Trusts & Estates department. The role supports timekeepers with typing, drafting letters, calendar management, travel arrangements, and filing.

The candidate should have 3-5 years of admin experience, excellent written and oral communication, strong organization, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint. Experience in a law firm or professional services is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of administrative assistant experience required.
• Legal or professional services experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Type from rough draft, handwritten materials and/or dictation into proper format.
• Compose basic or routine letters/transmittal emails.
• Enter timekeepers' time entries.
• Proofread for spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Schedule and calendar appointments and meetings; arrange travel and complete expense reports.
• Process mail and route documents via various channels.
• Obtain/maintain contact information.
• Serve as back-up to other assistants.
• Perform general research for timekeepers.
• Monitor emails, mail, and voicemail.
• Open files and organize filings; assist timekeepers with tracking deadlines.
• Answer phones and resolve questions from clients and colleagues.
• Report responses/status of items to timekeepers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Discretion

Typing speed

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren sc in Milwaukee seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant for the Trusts & Estates department. The role supports timekeepers with typing, drafting letters, calendar management, travel arrangements, and filing.

The candidate should have 3-5 years of admin experience, excellent written and oral communication, strong organization, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint. Experience in a law firm or professional services is preferred.