Litigation Legal Assistant - West Side
Brookfield, WI  / Waukesha, WI 
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Posted 2 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
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 include -
  • 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!

 

Special Notes/Instructions
Please email your resume as a Word or PDF attachment to contacts@groupII.biz
Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Company
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
8am-5pm
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
4+ years
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