Transactional Legal Assistant — Growth & Team Support

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision Care

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support timekeepers in the Transactional practice area. The role requires five years of legal experience, in-office presence, and strong organizational and communication skills.

The position can be based in Milwaukee or Waukesha, with responsibilities spanning calendar management, document preparation, time entry, and client communications.

Qualifications

• Transactional: Five years’ experience in a legal environment, preferably in the transactional practice area.
• Base in Milwaukee or Waukesha; in-office four to five days per week.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work proactively as part of a team across practice groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and process skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel for attorneys.
• Process new client/matter documentation and prepare engagement letters.
• Prepare confidential correspondence.
• Transcribe and finalize legal documents, memos, and reports.
• Maintain hard-copy and electronic files.
• Enter time into time management software and create reports in Excel.
• Communicate with clients on billing issues and status of matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Time management systems

Legal admin experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalenc

Certificate or Undergraduate Degree

Tools

iManage

DocuSign

iTimekeep

Emburse

Electronic billing software

CourtAlert

Job description

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support timekeepers in the Transactional practice area. The role requires five years of legal experience, in-office presence, and strong organizational and communication skills.

The position can be based in Milwaukee or Waukesha, with responsibilities spanning calendar management, document preparation, time entry, and client communications.