Description

Would you like to be recognized for excellent performance and a positive attitude? Then, you will love working at DeWitt LLP. Our firm attracts and retains employees based on four core values: prioritizing teammates, encouraging problem solvers, supporting dedication to excellence and self-improvement, and alignment with a positive character.

DeWitt seeks a full-time Legal Assistant with five or more years of law firm experience for its Brookfield, Wisconsin office in the Litigation Practice Group. A DeWitt employee must be a team player, detail-oriented, have a proven work ethic, and have excellent communication skills. Savvy technical skills, professionalism, and the capability to assist the workflow of multiple attorneys within the practice group will make you a well-rounded candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing various business litigation cases, including organizing case files, maintaining calendars, and tracking important deadlines.
• Document Preparation: Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other court filings.
• Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research using various databases and resources to support attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Communication: Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other relevant parties professionally and courteously, both in writing and orally.
• E-Discovery: Manage electronic discovery processes, including data collection, review, and production in compliance with court rules and legal requirements.
• Trial Preparation: Assist in trial preparation, including organizing trial exhibits, witness coordination, and maintaining trial notebooks.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to attorneys, such as scheduling meetings, handling incoming calls, and managing attorney time and billing records.
• Filing and Docketing: File documents with state and federal courts and maintain accurate docketing records for all cases.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date with changes in court rules, local rules, and procedural requirements to ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Database Management: Use relevant software and databases to maintain and organize electronic case files, legal documents, and client information.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys to ensure seamless workflow and support within the business litigation department.
• Client billing activities include time entry, proofreading, modifying, and sending client invoices.
• Client intake, scheduling support, expense reimbursement management, and administrative support for two full-time attorneys.
• Assist additional attorneys as needed during support staff paid time off.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior law firm experience in litigation is required.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, specifically including deadlines and case progression.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, and strong client service acumen.
• Aptness to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills for undertaking a large volume of work.
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Strong time management skills and capacity to work well in a deadline-driven environment.
• Dedication to accuracy and thoroughness in work product.

DeWitt employees enjoy the following benefits, each with its own criteria for participation:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with 5.7% profit sharing
• Accrued paid time off with rollover and payout opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Tenure and seniority bonuses

Professionalism, communication, courtesy, and respect are the foundation of DeWitt's work environment and culture.

DeWitt employees are required to work onsite for three days per week. Employees must meet certain requirements for the remote work opportunity after an onboarding period determined by the position's supervisor.

DeWitt LLP is an equal-opportunity employer.