Legal Assistant
***35-hour work week and great downtown location!***
Milwaukee, WI 
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Posted 32 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Job Description

HABUSH HABUSH & ROTTIER S.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant for their downtown Milwaukee location! 

This position will support a senior partner with the firm.


GENERAL SUMMARY
To provide administrative and paraprofessional legal support to attorney and paralegal.

JOB DUTIES
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:
  • Screen attorney phone calls
  • Request medical records and medical bills at the direction of paralegal
  • Collect, organize, and summarize certified medical records/bills
  • Follow up on missing medical information
  • Request accident reports, 911 calls, and other investigative information at the direction of paralegal
  • Log receipt of medical records and bills / follow up on outstanding requests
  • Request updated medical records and medical bills at the direction of the paralegal
  • Request employment and tax information at the direction of the paralegal
  • Open files, both physically and in case management software
  • Run conflict checks
  • Accurately file correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other file information in chronological order
  • Schedule meetings, conference calls, etc.
  • Prepare letters and other miscellaneous correspondence
  • Post expenses
  • Process daily mail
  • Process checks
  • Prepare attorney for weekly firm meeting
  • Litigation support
                -Document and pleading organization
                -Assist with trial preparation


 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks
  • Ability to function independently and prioritize assignments
  • Ability to uphold high standards of confidentiality
  • Team player, positive attitude
  • Organized, detail-oriented
  • Work well under pressure
  • Knowledge/experience with Needles Case Management software a plus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a legal assistant role

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Start Date
Immediate
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
35
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
First Shift
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time position and comes with an excellent benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
3+ years
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