Legal Assistant
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys by providing administrative assistance with a high level of confidentiality through the performance of duties including client communication, document management and preparation, scheduling, meeting planning and coordination.
- Communicate attorney's instructions to various individuals and furnish and obtain information from other attorneys within the practice area.
- Create, organize, and maintain client files; follow-up on pending matters.
- Maintain and organize complex physical and electronic files ensuring they are properly scanned, uploaded, and filed in NetDocs.
- Ensure the use of uniform filing practices, for example, ensure all documents are named in accordance with law firm standards for easy retrieval.
- Anticipate attorneys’ needs and prepare necessary documentation in draft for attorney's review, including miscellaneous correspondence.
- Interact professionally and promptly with clients, internal, and external parties and respond to questions as necessary.
- Perform complex clerical duties relating to specific functions and requirements as set forth within the practice group using the law firm standard Microsoft Office Suite programs and other applicable software.
- Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents, proofing, imaging, including the use of law firm provided resources to maximize efficiency.
- Enter new client-matter information and submit conflict check(s); prepare engagement letters.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and email.
- Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger, and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are intact.
- Assist with recording attorney time entry information.
- Prepare expense reports and disbursements forms.
- Collaborate with and assist other team members from time to time as the need arises.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Experience as a legal assistant is strongly preferred, and experience with Estates & Trusts is desired.
Salary Information:
In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, the law firm provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at the law firm.
- Milwaukee - $50,100 to $114,100
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.
The law firm is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.
About the law firm:
The law firm is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, their market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to their bench strength, they focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. They look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing their clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions. For nearly two centuries, the law firm has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of their people, firm, clients, and the communities they serve. While respecting their roots, they are also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of their business and elevate who they are and what they do, which keeps them focused on the future.
