We have an immediate opening in our Milwaukee office for a Legal Administrative Assistant in our Litigation Department. We seek an energetic professional to support the attorneys and paralegals in meeting the needs and demands of the firm's Litigation clients.

You will join a supportive, hard-working team of legal professionals who are dedicated to providing creative yet practical solutions to our clients' needs. You will work closely with several timekeepers in an environment that has an outstanding reputation for innovation and excellent client service.

As part of our Litigation team, some of the essential duties and responsibilities will include:

• Type from rough draft, handwritten materials and/or dictation into proper format.
• Compose basic or routine letters/transmittal e-mails.
• Enter timekeepers' time entries.
• Proofread for spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Schedule and calendar appointments, meetings, depositions, etc.; make travel arrangements and complete expense reports.
• Obtain/maintain contact information.
• Serve as back-up to other assistants.
• Perform general research for timekeepers.
• Monitor e-mail, regular mail and voice mail.
• Organize and maintain filings (including electronic filing) and files; assist timekeepers with organizing projects.
• Answer phones and resolve questions or concerns from clients, other attorneys and co-workers.
• Format briefs, pleadings and other legal documents accurately and timely
• File legal documents (e-filing skills preferred) within state and federal systems procedures

This position requires superior administrative skills. You must be a professional with 3-5 years of administrative assistance experience. Previous Litigation experience strongly preferred. A Bachelors' Degree is a plus.

Other required qualifications include:

• Typing speed of at least 65 wpm.
• Familiar with the rules of WI and/or other State and Federal Court systems.
• Excellent written, oral and e-mail communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Supportive and comfortable in a team environment.
• Prioritize and handle/complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Outstanding customer service/interpersonal skills.
• Strong technology skills. Demonstrated familiarity and experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Solid grammar, spelling, vocabulary and language skills.
• Efficient, flexible and patient.
• Complete discretion and tactfulness with confidential information.

We measure our success by the contributions we make to each client's success. If you can demonstrate the skills and commitment required for this position, we welcome you to discover the Reinhart Advantage.

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any characteristic protected by law.