Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Milwaukee, WI

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Milwaukee, WI

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Milwaukee, WI

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This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firms’ lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.
Real Estate Legal Secretary Responsibilities: Assist attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising and finalizing legal documents including contracts, amendments, leases, letters of intent, term sheets and closing instructions. Prepare closing binders for completed real estate transactions. Copy, distribute, send (electronically and/or via mail, courier or express service), file, and otherwise handle completed work. Maintain confidential information, files, records, legal documents and reports. Submit intake and conflict checks, process time entry and some client billing. Maintain attorneys calendars, and schedule travel, appointments, meetings and conferences. Support attorneys in connection with all aspects of client relationships and business development. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 3+ years of secretarial or executive assistant experience in a real estate environment preferred. Knowledge of legal and real estate terminology is a plus. Possess a positive attitude, be proactive, flexible and a team player. Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe. Professional. Skilled with the use of electronic document management systems. Possess strong organizational, communication and client services abilities. Detail-oriented with excellent grammar and spelling skills. Ability to prioritize needs based on urgency, multi-task and work in a fast-paced team-orientated environment. Ability to work overtime, when needed.

Aug 18, 2022
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