About this opportunity
Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center lists this Legal Assistant opportunity in city of brookfield, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center is seeking a friendly, compassionate, and organized Legal Assistant to support our legal team while providing a welcoming experience for clients and visitors. This role combines client hospitality with administrative and legal support, including document preparation, file management, scheduling, and witnessing and notarizing documents.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Warmly greet clients and visitors, obtain their names, provide seating and refreshments, and notify the appropriate attorney or Navigator of their arrival
Prepare, print, assemble, scan, and maintain legal documents and client files
Witness and notarize documents as needed
Maintain attorney calendars and schedule, confirm, and reschedule appointments
Assist with estate plan binders and client pick-up appointments
Communicate professionally with clients, prospective clients, and vendors by phone and email
Prepare meeting rooms and help maintain an organized, welcoming office environment
Maintain office and kitchen supplies and ensure printers, scanners, and other office equipment remain stocked and operational
Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned
WHAT'S REQUIRED?
High school diploma or equivalent required
Up to two years of legal office or related experience preferred
Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
Friendly, compassionate, and professional demeanor with a strong commitment to client service
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a busy office environment
Comfortable working in a Microsoft Windows environment and using email, calendars, document management systems, and networked scanners and printers
Must be a commissioned Notary Public or able to obtain a Notary Public commission within 30 days of hire
BENEFITS:
Employer Paid Medical, plus Dental and Vision Options
Disability/Critical Illness Insurance Options
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is an office-based role that will work Monday through Friday at our Brookfield, WI location during regular business hours. xzgxqkn
ABOUT US:
Krause Estate Planning & Elder Law Center offers comprehensive estate planning and elder law services for a wide range of matters, including wills, trusts, and Medicaid planning. We have locations in Oregon, Brookfield, and Madison, WI.
Worksite address
city of brookfield, WI, 53045, US
Who can apply
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