Legal Assistant

About the role

We've partnered with a premier law firm in the greater Milwaukee area to hire a Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will support a busy and collaborative legal team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in litigation. This position will operate onsite, full-time Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, file and serve legal documents including briefs, motions, pleadings, and discovery materials
• Electronically file court documents and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements
• Coordinate subpoenas and work with process servers as needed
• Manage litigation calendars, court dates, deadlines, and related case activities
• Monitor active case files and proactively identify upcoming attorney needs
• Draft and prepare professional correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, attorneys, and internal staff
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure timely completion of litigation support tasks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal support experience, emphasis on litigation required
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and e-filing
• Familiarity with court procedures and county court systems
• Strong communication, organization, and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Experience with document management/docketing system preferred
• 65+ wpm typing speed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Pay is based on experience, and competitive benefits are offered.