What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant (Business) position at Axley Brynelson LLP?
Description : Named the #1 Law Firm by In Business Magazine eight years in a row, Axley is an equal opportunity employer that is seeking a legal assistant with a minimum of three years of legal experience. Candidates with general business, contracts, real estate, finance, or banking experience are encouraged to apply.
Job duties may include the following, among other duties :
- Monitor compliance requirements, contingency deadlines, and status
- Draft, proof, and format documents
- Maintain and update client files, including corporate records
- Provide support throughout transactions, including due diligence and document preparation
- Communicate with clients
- Manage attorney schedules, deadlines, and appointments
- Record documents with county register of deeds offices
- File documents (UCCs, articles of incorporation / organization, annual reports) with the Wisconsin Department of
Financial Institutions
Qualifications : Post‐secondary coursework in paralegal studies or equivalent experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or similar position, preferably an associate’s degree or higher. A minimum of three years’ legal experience is required.
Salary & Benefits : Axley offers competitive salaries and benefits. Benefits include, but are not limited to :
Job Type : Full-time (40 hours per week)
Schedule : 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday
Work Location : Downtown Madison / Hybrid