This role provides support to the Firm's Managing Partner and Executive C-Suite Team. This position offers great experience for anyone considering law school, or anyone who wants experience working in the legal, professional services environment. You will work closely with executives in a challenging and fast-paced environment, gaining exposure to all aspects of a professional legal services organization. You will work on administrative tasks and serve as a liaison between the executive team and leaders of practice groups, marketing, finance, recruiting, and human resources.

We believe in career development and progression - this role is a stepping-stone within the Firm. Our Management Coordinators often progress into business development, marketing, and strategic operations roles within the Firm. As we have done with our prior incumbents, after the initial 9-12 months in role, the Management Coordinator who performs at a high level will be given the opportunity to move into a different role within the firm that matches their interests, skills, and the firm's needs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete a broad variety of tasks for the Managing Partner, including:
  • Manage an active calendar of appointments, agendas, meetings, and travel plans
  • Compose and prepare highly confidential correspondence
  • Create and compile executive and management committee meeting materials and agendas including PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets
• Prioritize and follow-up on incoming issues and matters, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Discretion of the highest nature is mandatory
• Work closely and effectively with the Managing Partner and Executive Team to keep them well informed and up to date on upcoming commitments and responsibilities. Proactively work with the Managing Partner and Executive Team to collect necessary information and data needed for regularly occurring meetings or projects
• Prioritize conflicting needs under aggressive deadlines
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality

Job Requirements:

Knowledge Base & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Recent grads from any major are welcome to apply.
• Advanced level proficiency of Microsoft applications.

Adaptability:

• Ability to work 35-45 hours per week
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.

• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliability, flexibility, and adaptability in a team and service-oriented environment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a time-sensitive environment while maintaining the highest standards of work quality.
• Ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, including prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints.
• Ability to identify and accomplish long and short-term goals, projects, and activities.

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions.
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor.

• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

The Company

This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world.

We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

The Location

We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); and North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); and Washington D.C. Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our clients. This position will be held in our Milwaukee or Waukesha office.

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, all programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

Recruitment agencies: Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email address or any Firm employees. Michael Best is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or careers@michaelbest.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.