Legal Assistant
Robert Half · Milwaukee, WI · 3 days ago
On-siteLegalFull-time
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, including document preparation, formatting, proofreading, and correspondence management.
- Cook up attorney calendars, meetings, depositions, appointments, and deadlines.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain electronic and physical case files.
- Assist with court filings and document management.
- Manage client communications with professionalism, discretion, and responsiveness.
- Support billing processes, time entry, expense tracking, and invoice review.
- Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure efficient workflow and client service.
- Avoid conflicts, ensure compliance with firm policies, confidentiality requirements, and legal procedures.
- Maintain deadlines and assist with workload prioritization across multiple matters.
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably within a law firm environment.
- Experience supporting litigation, business/corporate, and/or real estate practices is highly preferred.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong client service orientation and professional demeanor.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance, plus long- and short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with profit sharing.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital confinement coverage.
- Generous paid time off and wellness programming, including wellness reimbursement.
- Plus much more.