An established Waukesha law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant with proven experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. General civil litigation experience is a plus. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of one year of legal experience to support two full-time attorneys. The role will start as an immediate contract position and has potential to convert to permanent hire for a top performing candidate.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Drafting correspondence and legal documents (including some estate planning documents and probate pleadings)
- Managing calendars and scheduling appointments
- Setting up client files and managing billing processes
- Regular client communication and interaction
- Providing administrative and legal support to attorneys
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Strong experience in estate planning and probate/trust administration
- Excellent interpersonal, phone, and organizational skills
- Superior word processing, grammar, and proofreading abilities
- Proficiency with legal technology and office software
- Ability to produce high-quality, timely work in a team-based environment
Preferred but Not Required:
- Paralegal degree or certificate
- Experience drafting estate planning documents and probate pleadings
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- 401(K) with corporate match after 1 year of employment
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Note: Health insurance is not offered