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Legal Assistant - Business Transactions

Menn Law Firm, Ltd.

Legal Assistant - Business Transactions

Appleton, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Menn Law Firm, Ltd. traces its roots to 1926, when two young lawyers, Homer H. Benton and Alfred C. Bosser, formed a partnership. Benton and Bosser envisioned a law firm that specialized in both advising and advocating on behalf of clients, with a goal to create a preeminent law firm in Appleton with one group of attorneys concentrating on litigation, and one group of attorneys concentrating on business and personal legal matters. Over the years, the firm has grown and evolved, but has stayed true to the vision established by Benton and Bosser, and remains dedicated to providing its clients with timely, practical and cost effective services of the highest quality. We are currently looking for a skilled legal assistant to join our Business Law team. Duties include supporting the legal team by assisting with legal research, organizing and maintaining filing system, and drafting correspondence and legal documents. Responsibilities: Detailed responsibilities include: • Scheduling client calls and meetings, assuring that the attorneys’ calendars are accurately maintained and organized in a logical and efficient manner • Interacting with the courts and administrative agencies regarding hearings, motions and other appearances, becoming the courts’ primary point of contact with the firm for all administrative and scheduling issues • Preparing and sending bills to clients as needed or instructed • Preparing and assuring the execution of engagement agreements • Retrieving and delivering assigned attorneys’ voicemails • Managing the attorney’s mail by retrieving, date stamping, and opening mail for assigned attorneys. • Preparing and sending legal correspondence as directed by attorneys. • Organizing the attorneys’ files, ensuring the attorney has all of the relevant materials ready for meetings both internally and externally. Qualifications: Qualified candidates will possess; • A high school diploma or equivalent. 2-5 years proven experience as a legal assistant. • Organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail • Extensive computer and database expertise Menn Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Compensation: $21 - $24 hourly

    • Detailed responsibilities include: • Scheduling client calls and meetings, assuring that the attorneys’ calendars are accurately maintained and organized in a logical and efficient manner • Interacting with the courts and administrative agencies regarding hearings, motions and other appearances, becoming the courts’ primary point of contact with the firm for all administrative and scheduling issues • Preparing and sending bills to clients as needed or instructed • Preparing and assuring the execution of engagement agreements • Retrieving and delivering assigned attorneys’ voicemails • Managing the attorney’s mail by retrieving, date stamping, and opening mail for assigned attorneys. • Preparing and sending legal correspondence as directed by attorneys. • Organizing the attorneys’ files, ensuring the attorney has all of the relevant materials ready for meetings both internally and externally.