What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Now Hiring position at Turke & Strauss LLP?
Job Description
A dynamic, fast-paced law firm in Madison seeks to hire a legal assistant to join our collections litigation team. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software is required. Prior law firm experience is a bonus but not required.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing all stages of garnishment process
- Document preparation including form pleadings, correspondence, exhibits, etc.
- Filing documents with various Wisconsin courts
- Corresponding with individuals via telephone, email, mail, and fax
- Maintain electronic legal files
- Calendar management
- General administrative support including assistance with mail, email, telephones, typing, correspondence, copying, and filing
The ideal candidate will have:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Professional yet friendly disposition
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment, while producing a quality product
- Ability to organize and set priorities among multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and function calmly under pressure
- Ability to work as a team, as well as independently
- Ability to adapt
- High regard for confidentiality