Overview
The Legal Assistant provides a broad range of confidential legal administrative tasks, including assisting with drafting documents, proofreading, mailing and copying various documentation, and organizing case files, supporting the attorneys and clients. Provides additional administrative support to attorneys, such as scheduling appointments, managing correspondence, and maintaining records.
$22.00 base rate. Wages negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Assists in collecting, compiling and organizing legal documentation for attorney review.
- Assists with the preparation, filing, and service of various documents, filings, and pleadings.
- Communicates with multiple parties for scheduling and sharing information, including clients, financial institutions, and court personnel.
- Organizes and manages documents, including creating spreadsheets and retrieval systems.
- Use legal software and databases to assist attorneys and clients.
- Tracks billable hours for client invoices.
- Attend signing appointments for witnessing and notarizing formal legal documents as needed.
- Assists with general office tasks as needed.
- Assists with general office workflow and administrative procedures.
- Provide front desk coverage as needed, greet clients and visitors by welcoming and directing them to the appropriate waiting area, ensuring a positive first impression.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience and/or Training: 2 years’ Administrative/Law office experience preferred but not required.
Licenses/Certificates: Continued studies toward an accredited paralegal certificate or law program preferred but not required.
Technology/Equipment: Microsoft Office proficiency required. Experience in legal software such as Tabs3/PracticeMaster, NetDocuments preferred but not required.
Join our team and contribute to delivering exceptional legal services while advancing your career in the legal field.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
Experience:
- Legal : 2 years (Required)
Location:
- Sheboygan County, WI (Required)
Work Location: In person