What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Johns, Flaherty & Collins, S.C.?
Join our team at Johns, Flaherty & Collins, in historic downtown La Crosse, where our firm prides itself on being good neighbors and great lawyers. Learn more about us at johnsflaherty.com.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal functions across multiple practice areas. As a vital member of our team, you will contribute to the efficient operation of the law office while gaining valuable experience in diverse legal disciplines.
Duties
- Prepare, draft, and review legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery materials, exhibits and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
- Perform administrative functions including filing, proofreading legal documents, transcription tasks, and maintaining calendar deadlines.
- Facilitate communication with clients through professional phone etiquette and effective interviewing techniques to gather necessary information.
- Provide executive administrative support by managing appointments, correspondence, and internal communications to ensure smooth office operations.
- Utilize Microsoft Office Word and Excel to draft and format legal documents accurately.
- Manage emails and calendars efficiently using Microsoft Outlook.
Skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a busy environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Legal experience is a plus but not required; we provide comprehensive training to all team members.
- Administrative expertise including clerical experience such as court filing systems, data entry, phone etiquette proficiency and organizational efficiency.
Base hourly wage range: $20-22 per hour, or based upon experience.
This hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Office: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22