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Legal Assistant

Employer
Robert Half
Location
Milwaukee
Salary
27.71 - 32.09 USD Hourly

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Industry
Professional Services
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
Ref ID: 01813986

Classification: Legal Assistant

Compensation: $27.71 to $32.09 hourly

As the Legal Assistant to this growing legal organization, a highly skilled and motivated candidate could have a great opportunity to grow their career. Don't hesitate to contact us if you are a motivated self-starter and standout colleague with good computer skills and ability to multi-task. This short-term temporary Legal Assistant employment is based in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. You'll love this job if you have a real passion for the legal industry. This may be the Legal Assistant position for you.

How you will make an impact

- Contribute to the preparation of exhibit binders for depositions, trials, and hearings

- Collaborate with attorneys on client intake and key discovery

- Draw up various documents and correspondence

- Assemble correspondence and pleadings, as well as make arrangements for service on parties

- Ensure documents have copies in hard form as well as within the electronic document system

- Prepare court filings, sometimes filing them electronically

- Consistently uphold standards of confidentiality

- Answer incoming phone calls and assist with handling phone lines when at high volume

- Manage the case calendar and keep an eye on deadlines

Job Requirements:
- Excellent telephone etiquette and keyboard skills

- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, to prioritize client matters and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent through each task performed

- Command of Civil Litigation

- Family Law Firm experience desired

- Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

- Eagerness to learn about new ideas and concepts

- Excellent verbal, written, and social skills

- Knowledgeable with Internet research, calendaring, word processing and spreadsheets

- Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities

- 2+ years of previous legal work experience and a dedication to integrity

Become part of this dynamic, growing firm and take the next step in your legal career. We're calling all candidates who are eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment.

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Robert Half Legal matches legal professionals and consultants with remote or on-site jobs on a full-time, project and temporary basis, serving both law firms and corporate legal departments. We also provide teams for complex projects, including litigation, eDiscovery, data privacy, and mergers and acquisitions.

Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.

When you work with us, you're working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" every year since 1998 and was named to Forbes' inaugural list of America's Best Temporary Staffing Firms.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit for more information.

?? Robert Half Legal. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project attorneys do not constitute a law firm among themselves. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( ).

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