What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Dempsey Law Firm, LLP?
About us:
Dempsey Law Firm LLP, established in 1849, is one of Wisconsin's oldest, continuously operated law firms. In recent years, Dempsey Law Firm has rapidly expanded and now has six offices throughout Wisconsin. The Dempsey Team currently includes approximately thirty team members.
Job Summary:
Dempsey Law Firm is seeking a Legal Assistant at our Fond du Lac office. In this role, you will provide administrative support to attorneys.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative duties - filing, scanning, scheduling meetings, answering phones
- Document preparation
- Case management - maintaining files and monitoring deadlines
- Communication between attorneys, clients, court officials, third parties
Required Skills:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to handle a high volume of work and meet deadlines
- Willing to learn
- Self-motivated
- Individual and team player
- Technology proficient
- Solid comprehension and problem solving skills
Preferred Skills:
- Minimum two years administrative experience
Schedule:
- Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Summer hours - Fridays 8:00am-1:00pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Administrative: 2 years (Required)
- Legal administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fond du Lac, WI 54935 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23