Legal Assistant - Business Litigation - Gpac

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for their Milwaukee office. My client offers a collegial work environment, mentorship, and a collaborative office culture. Qualified applicants will have at least 2 years of litigation experience, and have an interest in working on general business and commercial litigation matters.

Responsibilities: 

• Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing a variety of business litigation cases, including organizing case files, maintaining calendars, and tracking important deadlines.
• Document Preparation: Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other court filings.
• Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research using various databases and resources to support attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Communication: Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other relevant parties in a professional and courteous manner, both in writing and orally.
• E-Discovery: Manage electronic discovery processes, including data collection, review, and production in compliance with court rules and legal requirements.
• Trial Preparation: Assist in trial preparation, including organizing trial exhibits, witness coordination, and maintaining trial notebooks.
• Administrative Support: scheduling meetings, handling incoming calls, and managing attorney time and billing records.
• Filing and Docketing: File documents with state and federal courts and maintain accurate docketing records for all cases.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date with changes in court rules, local rules, and procedural requirements to ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Database Management: Maintain and organize electronic case files, legal documents, and client information using relevant software and databases.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys to ensure seamless workflow and support within the business litigation department.
• Client billing activities include time entry, proofreading, modifying, and sending client invoices.
• Client intake, scheduling support, expense reimbursement management, and overall administrative support for two full-time attorneys.
• Assist additional attorneys as needed during support staff paid time off.

Qualifications:     

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior law firm experience in litigation is required. 
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, specifically including deadlines and case progression.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written and strong client service acumen.
• Aptness to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills for undertaking a large volume of work.
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Strong time management skills and capacity to work well in a deadline-driven environment.
• Dedication to accuracy and thoroughness in work product.

Compensation is BOE. Health, dental, vision and 401k.

Apply here or send your resume directly to holly.bishop@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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