Job Description

A dynamic, fast-paced law firm in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks to hire a legal assistant. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position with full benefits. A minimum of three years litigation experience is required.

Responsibilities include:

• Electronic filing of documents in state and federal courts
• Finalizing documents (including proofreading, perfecting formatting, keeping up to date on parties requiring service, compiling exhibits, etc.)
• Sending formal, professional transmittal correspondence
• Corresponding with clients, opposing counsel, co-counsel, and experts via telephone, email, mail, and fax
• Keeping informed of court rules (state and federal)
• Handling attorney admissions to various courts nationwide
• Scheduling and working with messenger services, process servers, and court reporters
• Maintain electronic legal files
• Document preparation including form pleadings, correspondence, exhibits, spreadsheets, etc.
• Calendar management
• Assist in coordinating and preparing for meetings, depositions, hearings, etc.
• General administrative support including assistance with mail, email, telephones, typing, correspondence, copying, and filing

The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Professional yet friendly disposition
• Ability to multi-task
• Possesses strong follow-though
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment, while producing a quality product
• Ability to organize and set priorities among multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and function calmly under pressure
• Ability to work as a team, as well as independently
• Ability to adapt
• High regard for confidentiality