Legal Assistant

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.•Milwaukee, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. is seeking experienced Legal Assistants for its Milwaukee office. Legal Assistants provide high-level administrative and client support that enables attorneys to work efficiently while delivering professional, responsive service to clients. The role involves managing documents and schedules and supporting the daily operations of a legal office. Candidates should be proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance administrative and legal support in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
Superior client service skills.
Exceptional multitasking, attention to detail, and organizational skills in a fast-paced legal environment.
Strong technical aptitude, including proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
Team-oriented and dedicated.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Corporate, Banking and Commercial Finance, Litigation, and Trust and Estates.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to attorneys, including preparing and formatting documents, filing, and managing correspondence.
Provide professional, timely, and confidential client communication and support.
Manage daily scheduling, workload allocation, and coverage to support attorneys and practice groups.
Coordinate attorney calendars and schedule meetings and depositions; monitor deadlines to ensure compliance with court and firm requirements.
Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems, manage case files, and keep documents organized and accessible.
Assist with time entry, expense tracking, and billing coordination, reviewing information for accuracy and completeness.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff to maintain smooth workflows and consistent service.
Follow firm policies, legal procedures, and confidentiality standards, and ensure work meets quality and compliance expectations.