Law Firm
Milwaukee, WI
Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Milwaukee, WI
Legal Staff
2-2 yrs required
No
Legal Administrative Assistant
Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Support a team of insurance defense litigation attorneys.
- Draft basic legal documents with proper formatting, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
- Calendar all appearances and deadlines using Outlook and eDockets.
- Schedule hearings, depositions, court appearances, Zoom meetings, conference calls, and other events.
- E-file, file, and serve documents in state, federal, and appellate courts.
- Process vendor invoices and research and respond to other billing issues.
- Process check requests and expense reimbursements.
- Assist with travel planning.
Education and Experience Information:
- Two years of litigation experience.
- Two years of experience working in a fast-paced law office.
- Basic knowledge of state, federal, and local court rules.
- Thorough understanding of the litigation process, as well as computation of time procedures for accurate calculations of deadlines.
- Ability to comprehend, manage, and sift through heavy court calendaring data.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work in a team-based setting and for multiple attorneys.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Problem-solving and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to perform responsibilities with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
Software Experience:
- Familiarity with using an automated, rules-based docket and calendar system and ability to make use of court rules, dockets, and other resources.
- Experience working with document management systems: iManage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and PDF editing programs.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information, but it mentions an outstanding benefits package, including a 401k match and a generous PTO plan.
Additional Information:
The law firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. The position offers ample opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with access to corporate discount plans and other benefits. The law firm emphasizes creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, ensuring equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on various protected characteristics.
Jul 03, 2025
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