Legal Assistant

Sterling Lawyers • Appleton, WI

14d • $38,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sterling Lawyers, LLC (sterlinglawyers.com) is a rapidly growing law firm that exclusively practices family law with a fixed fee model. Leave behind the stress of tracking billable hours and toxic micromanagement to join a supportive, successful and very collaborative legal team. At Sterling Lawyers we commit to making a positive impact at every touch point with clients, the community, and our team. We reduce stress and increase flexibility in your role by using modern, efficient technology and business practices. Are you ready to join our top-performing team and make a difference in people's lives? We’re looking for the right people to further expand our team based in Appleton .

Requirements

• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Ability to support attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of family court system and e-filing process
• File documents initially and in existing e-filed cases, and process payments related to the same.
• E-file any/all documents for your attorneys, and update attorneys with any/all changes in e-filing requirements.
• Draft and e-file pleadings and other documents as requested by attorneys.
• Prepare Interrogatories & Requests for Production of Documents and Subpoenas.
• Prepare Answers to Interrogatories & Requests and Subpoenas (compile all documentation; scan, categorize, tag, and draft the written responses; prepare copies per attorney instructions).
• Prepare Request for Pretrial: draft Pre-Trial Memos for attorney review; forward Pre-Trial Memos with all exhibits to judge and opposing counsel.
• Work directly with clients to complete financial statements used to determine child support, maintenance, and property division
• Manage attorney calendars including scheduling all hearings, prove ups and continuously reviewing/reconciling electronic dockets in counties.
• Scheduling client, court and opposing counsel calls.
• Process incoming mail: scanning documents into the client file, forwarding mail to client and attorney, and determining/coordinating next steps.
• Organize and update electronic and/or physical file.
• Filing of the attorney's in/outbox into physical files.
• Close out files: confirm that the attorney sent a closing email and that our billing department has any financial information needed to complete the closing process.
• Enter and submit for reimbursement any case expenses.
• Ordering office supplies, filling paper in printers, changing printer cartridges when needed, adding funds to the postage meter, and fulfilling other office duties as necessary.
• Greet clients and prepare offices for in-person meetings.
• Carry out follow-up communication with clients for case updates, incoming/outgoing mail, new hearing dates, scheduling meetings with the attorneys, etc.
• Prepare documents for service, coordinating with the process server, and providing all documents; follow-up to confirm service, file Affidavit of Service, and inform the attorney/client of the same.

Benefits

• Base salary range starting at $38,000, depending on experience
• Uncapped performance-based bonus monthly potentially ranging from $400 to $1,000 per month
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Insurance starts on the first of the month following your hire date
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K with Matching
• Short & Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees