Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C., a growing national subrogation and litigation firm with offices in Hartford, WI; New Orleans, LA; Santa Ana, CA; Austin, TX; Jacksonville, FL; and Boston, MA, is seeking a reliable and proactive Legal Assistant to join our team at our home office in Hartford, WI. We are willing to train the right candidate and there are growth opportunities with this position.

Legal Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist two shareholders as well as paralegals
• Converse directly with lawyers, clients, administrative staff, clerical personnel, courtroom staff members
• Answer phones and take messages as needed
• Prepare the first drafts of memos; proofreading legal documents, such as briefs and pleadings
• Schedule appointments and maintain a detailed calendar
• Open files electronically
• Maintain and organize electronic files; update files with case status and information

Legal Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience as a litigation legal assistant or legal secretary a plus
• Familiarity with documenting and understanding legal proceedings in local and national settings, including utilization of PACER, ECF systems, and e-filing a plus
• Computer skills, including word-processing programs, case management programs, timekeeping programs and court filing; MS Office PowerPoint and Excel experience preferred
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written

Salary is negotiable, health/dental/vision insurance provided, 401(k) with employer match.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: One location

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