Litigation Legal Assistant - Brookfield, WI

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in litigation, real estate, and more.
• Cook up and schedule attorneys meetings, depositions, pleadings, and scheduling arrangements.
• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents.
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts.
• Support with trial prep, exhibits, and files.
• Monitor and track key dates and deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Aid with billing and time entry.
• Assist with real estate documentation, leases, and closing transactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience in litigation or real estate preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with efiling systems.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, court systems, and legal terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.