Transactional Legal Assistant - Proactive, Detail-Oriented

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

401(k) with company contribution

Health, vision, and wellness benefits

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support timekeepers in the Transactional practice area. The role focuses on calendar management, client intake, engagement letters, and drafting confidential correspondence.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to thrive in a busy, collaborative firm environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a legal setting (Transactional preferred), and are comfortable using iManage, DocuSign, iTimekeep, Emburse, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; certificate/undergraduate degree preferred.
• Transactional: 5+ years in a legal environment, preferably transactional.
• Ability to work in the office four to five days per week.
• Proactive, professional demeanor and team collaboration across practice groups.
• Exceptional communication via phone, email and in-person.

Responsibilities

• Manage active calendar, meetings, calls, and travel for attorneys.
• Process new client/matter docs, conflict checks, intake, and engagement letters.
• Compose confidential correspondence and draft legal documents.
• Transcribe, edit, and finalize memos, reports, and billing documents.
• Maintain both hard-copy and electronic files; respond to client inquiries promptly.
• Prepare and submit expense reports; enter time in timekeeping system.
• Create reports using Excel and communicate billing updates to clients.
• Learn and adopt new technologies and firm-wide tools.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate or Undergraduate Degree

Tools

iManage

DocuSign

iTimekeep

Emburse

Electronic billing software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support timekeepers in the Transactional practice area. The role focuses on calendar management, client intake, engagement letters, and drafting confidential correspondence.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to thrive in a busy, collaborative firm environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a legal setting (Transactional preferred), and are comfortable using iManage, DocuSign, iTimekeep, Emburse, and