Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary

$45,760 - $54,080/Yr

Kummer Lambert Fox & Glandt - Manitowoc, WI

Full-time

Manitowoc, WI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Legal Assistant position at Kummer, Lambert, Fox & Glandt, LLP involves providing comprehensive legal administrative and clerical support to attorneys in a busy legal practice. The role focuses on areas such as real estate, business/transactional law, and estate planning, ensuring efficient management of legal documents and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorney's schedule and manage client interactions.
• Draft legal documents and prepare contractual and estate planning documents.
• Open and close files, and manage daily filing and file oversight.
• Occasionally answer the law firm's main phone line and perform general office administrative tasks.
• Assist with additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word).
• Knowledge of Tabs III and Excel is an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Superior proofreading skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen and seek clarification.

Nice-to-haves

• 3 years or more of experience in a legal setting preferred.
• Experience in business, estate planning, and real estate law preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off