Assistant For Litigation DepartmentFoley's Milwaukee office is currently looking for an Assistant to support our Litigation department. The right candidate will provide legal assistance to our attorneys in the daily operation of practicing law by providing quality work product for clients. The Assistant will also perform duties through the performance of complex administrative and clerical tasks and produces documents relating to specific functions and requirements as set forth within practice groups using the firm standard word processing and other applicable software.ResponsibilitiesAssist attorneys by performing complex administrative and clerical dutiesSchedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and extensive travel; maintain attorney's calendar and daily docket to ensure that deadlines are metInteract with persons at all levels in the firm, industry and community; heavy client contactCommunicate attorney's instructions to various individuals and furnish and obtain information from other attorneys within the practice areaCreate, organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending mattersMaintain physical and electronic client, research and administrative files utilizing NetDocsGreet attorney's clients and guests for meetings and appointments and ensure that all required materials are organized in advanceInteract with clients frequently by responding to their questions and obtaining information as requiredAnticipate attorney's needs and prepare necessary documentation in draft for attorney's review, including miscellaneous correspondence and client billingProvide document production services, including styling and formatting of documentsProofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errorsPrepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intactReceive and redirect attorney requests and needs as appropriate to expedite solutionsManage incoming and outgoing mail and e-mailSubmit conflicts check(s) through OPENEnter new client matter information in OPEN and prepare engagement lettersInput Partner's time in Intapp Time and record informationPrepare expense reports and disbursements formsPerform routine filing and retrieve files when requestedE-file with courtsTranscribe dictation as requestedQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferredMinimum of three (3) years of prior experience working in a legal setting and/or litigation strongly preferredProficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and ExcelIn support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions.
The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.-Milwaukee - $51,600 to $117,500