Legal Assistant

Founded in 1881, Borgelt, Powell, Peterson and Frauen S.C. is an A-V-rated law firm, concentrating on litigation (general liability, property, assisted living & worker’s compensation). We are located in downtown Milwaukee and are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team. The Legal Assistant is responsible for providing legal administrative support to one or more attorneys. The Legal Assistant’s work is often highly confidential and requires attention to detail, managing multiple priorities, and working with minimal direction.

Duties:

• Performs administrative function for attorney requiring knowledge of format, procedures, forms and legal terminology
• Transcribes dictation and prepares documents with minimal instruction
• Manage files of documents and forms both electronically and in hard copy
• Docket various court dates, due dates of documents from Scheduling Order
• Arrange for court reporters for depositions
• Schedule meetings, conferences and mediations. Invite participants, reserve conference room, obtain or prepare necessary materials
• Make decisions and take action on behalf of the attorney when absent, using initiative and judgment to see that opportunities requiring attention are adequately and appropriately handled
• Maintain calendar appointments
• Make travel, hotel, car and meeting facility reservations when required. Collect and submit receipts for expense reporting
• Screen and prioritize incoming telephone calls and correspondence to determine importance, urgency and distribution. Incoming correspondence may include e-mail, direct mail or fax

Benefits:

· Employer-paid Employee only health coverage

· Employer-paid parking in Downtown Milwaukee

· Employer-paid Life & AD&D insurance

· Employer paid Long Term Disability insurance

· 401K

Requirements:

Candidates should have 2+ years litigation experience, ability to work with a variety of people throughout firm and must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite of products. A High School diploma is required with an Associate degree in secretarial studies/business administration being preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person