About us

· 4 attorneys (3 partners, 1 associate), 2 paralegals, and 1 billing assistant

· Practice areas (in order of volume): landlord-tenant (exclusively representing landlords); commercial litigation; business & employment; family law; appeals; real estate transactions

· Everyone works primarily in the office (very little remote work, 1 attorney works remotely about half the time)

· Office environment is fast-paced and can be demanding, while also being casual and fun; we gather for fun/relaxation outside the office several times each year. We value hard work and dedication as well as work-life balance and support strive to our employees’ personal and family-related needs.

We are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, with at least one year working in a legal setting.

Attorney support duties include the following:

· Electronically file documents with courts; process documents e-filed in cases

· Calendar meetings and deadlines for attorneys/the firm

· Correspondence: draft, edit, proofread, finalize, send out

· Draft court documents, including notices of appearance, affidavits, and subpoenas; frame up complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses

· Transcribe dictation for one attorney

· Preparing exhibits, files, binders, and other materials for attorneys for court, depositions, and meetings

· Assist with preparing and processing evictions for landlord clients

· Communicate with clients and potential clients by email and telephone (and occasionally in person)

· Contact courts and government agencies regarding cases/client matters

· Compile/process/organize documents produced in discovery

Firm/administrative duties, including:

· Reception/answering phones (we do not get a lot of people in our office in person)

· New client intakes (by phone and email)

· Process incoming emails/attachments for client matters

· Prepare/process incoming and outgoing mail

· Scan documents (paperless files)

· Prepare conference rooms for meetings, clean up after meetings

· Order supplies

· Keeping office organized, tidy, and stocked

· Errands (bank, post office, courthouse, Sheriff’s Department, library)

Qualifications:

· 2+ years working in a fast-paced office environment

· 1+ year of experience in a legal setting, law firm preferred

· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines and remain calm under pressure

· Efficient

· Flexible and dependable; willingness to occasionally stay late and work overtime

· Extremely organized and ability to assist others in being/staying organized

· Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license for occasional errands

Work within our software/apps, including: Microsoft Office 365 suite of products (primarily Word, Excel, OneNote, and SharePoint) – must be proficient in Word and Excel, willing to train on the remainder; web-based contact, time, and billing management system (Clio)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madison, WI 53713: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office (Required)

Work Location: In person

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