Legal Administrative Assistant

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Administrative Assistant position in our Milwaukee Office.

This position is on-site.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support a team of insurance defense litigation attorneys


• Draft basic legal documents with proper formatting, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses


• Calendar all appearances and deadlines via Outlook and eDockets


• Schedule hearings, depositions, court appearances, Zoom meetings, conference calls, and other events


• E-file, file and serve documents in state, federal and appellate courts


• Process vendor invoices, and research and respond to other billing issues


• Process check requests and expense reimbursements


• Assist with travel planning

Qualifications:

• Two years of litigation experience


• Two years working in a fast-paced law office


• Basic knowledge of state, federal, and local court rules


• Thorough understanding of the litigation process, as well as computation of time procedures for accurate calculations of deadlines


• Ability to comprehend, manage, and sift through heavy court calendaring data


• Strong attention to details and ability to multi-task


• Ability to work in a team-based setting and for multiple attorneys


• Excellent organizational skills


• Strong customer service and communication skills


• Problem solving and strong analytical skills


• Ability to perform responsibilities with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and respect for confidentiality

Software Experience:

• Familiarity with using an automated, rules-based docket and calendar system and ability to make use of court rules, dockets, and other resources


• Experience working with document management systems: iManage


• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and PDF editing programs

Why Should You Apply? 

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan


• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement


• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [email protected].

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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