Legal Executive Assistant Group Leader / Office Coordinator
Godfrey & Kahn · Green Bay, Wisconsin Metropolitan Area · 2 wk ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, reports, and other materials.
- Manage attorney and client communications, calendars, meetings, and business development contact information.
- Foster collaboration and communication between the Green Bay office and other firm locations.
- Lead the management and administration of a large volume of time-sensitive communications.
- Enter new client and matter information and submit conflict checks in a timely manner.
- Accurately enter and manage attorney time entries.
- Manage attorney expenses and check requests.
- Timely filing and maintenance of paper and electronic documents and records.
- Aid in preparing, reviewing, and finalizing client invoices.
- Maintain accurate records of timekeepers’ CLE credits.
- Assist in managing LEA workflow, staffing assignments, workload distribution, and coverage needs.
- Partner with Practice Group Leaders and Talent on recruiting, onboarding, training, employee development, engagement, and performance management initiatives.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and support to LEA team members, including conducting performance reviews and facilitating ongoing development.
- Monitor attendance, overtime, and time-off requests to ensure effective resource allocation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Green Bay office operations, facilities coordination, vendor relationships, office logistics, and special projects.
- Oversee office events, client visits, and onboarding activities.
Critical Competencies
- Ability to effectively lead, coach, and develop team members.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong work ethic and a willingness to exert more than the minimum effort.
- Sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and exceptional client service.
- Strong collaboration skills and a positive, team-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Additional Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 2-3 years of administrative support and/or leadership experience in a professional office environment.
- 3-5 years of Labor and Employment or Litigation LEA experience, including knowledge of court documents, procedures, and filing in administrative agencies and State and Federal Courts preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Work10, and Adobe Pro.