| Location | Waukesha, WI |
| Salary | $65,000–$80,000 Per Year |
Family Law Legal Assistant
Location: Waukesha, WI
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Work Arrangement: Onsite
A well-established Wisconsin law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join its Waukesha office. This position provides direct support to a partner whose practice focuses on family law, municipal law/municipal litigation, and general litigation, with family law being the primary area of support.
We are looking for a seasoned legal professional who can step into the role with minimal training, work independently, and effectively manage a busy practice. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to an attorney with a family law-focused practice
Draft, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
Prepare and file court documents and ensure compliance with court procedures and deadlines
Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings
Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and third parties
Manage case files, deadlines, and document organization
Assist with discovery, trial preparation, and case management tasks
Handle confidential and sensitive client information with discretion and professionalism
Qualifications
3+ years of legal assistant experience required; 5+ years strongly preferred
Prior family law experience is highly preferred
Experience supporting litigation matters and working within court systems
Strong knowledge of legal procedures, court rules, and filing requirements
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading, and document formatting abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience with legal practice management, document management, or calendaring software is a plus
Compensation
Benefits
Health Insurance with HSA contributions:
$1,000 employer contribution for employee coverage
$2,000 employer contribution for dependent coverage
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance
Two (2) weeks of vacation
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Employer-paid parking
Retirement plan with approximately 10% employer contribution after the first year of employment
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced family law legal assistant seeking a stable, collaborative environment with a respected law firm and strong long-term benefits. Candidates who can contribute immediately and thrive in a client-focused practice are encouraged to apply.
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Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year
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