Paralegal / Legal Assistant

SUMMARY

Our client, an established and growing law firm in the Milwaukee area, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join its team. This is a full-time, in-office position in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin supporting attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm or legal experience, strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities. Family law experience is preferred but not required, and the firm is willing to train a strong legal professional who demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide administrative and paralegal support to attorneys throughout the case lifecycle

- Prepare, draft, format, and file legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and other materials

- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, appointments, and case-related events

- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals

- Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files

- Assist with discovery, document production, and exhibit preparation

- Obtain, review, and organize financial and other case-related records

- Coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and other case events

- Assist attorneys with case preparation from initial client intake through resolution

- Perform additional legal and administrative duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Prior law firm or legal experience required

- Family law experience preferred, but not required

- Strong organizational and time-management skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Exceptional attention to detail

- Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities

- Comfortable communicating directly with clients in a professional manner

Strong computer skills and ability to learn new legal software and technology

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

SKILLS:

- Legal document preparation and filing

- Case and calendar management

- Discovery and document production

- Client communication

- Legal research and case support

- File and document organization

- Deadline management

- Microsoft Office and legal technology proficiency

- Professional written and verbal communication

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- Salary: $60,000-$75,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience

- 401(k)

- Medical/health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Vision insurance

- Paid time off

- Paid maternity and paternity leave

- Professional, team-oriented work environment

- Long-term professional growth opportunities

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