| Location | Waukesha, WI |
| Salary | $65,000–$80,000 Per Year |
Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Waukesha, WI
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
Work Arrangement: Onsite
A respected law firm in the Waukesha area is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a growing litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
The firm is experiencing continued growth in litigation and eminent domain matters and is looking to add a strong litigation support professional to its team. The ideal candidate will bring solid litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to supporting attorneys and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation matters
Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
Electronically file court documents and ensure proper service on all parties
Coordinate subpoena requests and work with process servers
Prepare and finalize discovery responses and litigation filings
Manage attorney calendars, court dates, deadlines, and related litigation tasks
Monitor active case files and proactively identify upcoming attorney needs
Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, judicial assistants, court personnel, and staff
Maintain accurate case records and document management systems
Qualifications
3+ years of legal assistant experience, with a strong focus on litigation
Civil litigation experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and filing requirements
Experience with state and county court systems
Strong understanding of e-filing processes and document formatting requirements
Exceptional proofreading, grammar, spelling, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience with document management and docketing systems is a plus
Compensation
Benefits
Annual retirement contribution of approximately 10% after one year of employment
PTO and paid holidays
Health insurance with HSA contribution of $1,000 (single coverage) or $2,000 (dependent coverage)
FSA
Employer-paid parking
Parental Leave
If you are a motivated litigation legal assistant looking to join a well-established firm with a strong culture and growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply.
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Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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