Business Legal Assistant -SG8117

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Business Practice | Madison, WI (Hybrid Opportunity)

Our client, a respected Madison area law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their dynamic business practice group. This is a direct-hire opportunity offering long-term stability, meaningful work, and the potential for a hybrid schedule once training is complete.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working on complex business matters and playing a key role in keeping transactions organized, on track, and running smoothly. The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package .

What You’ll Do

• Track and manage compliance requirements, critical deadlines, and case status
• Draft, proofread, and format a variety of legal and transactional documents
• Maintain and organize client files, including corporate records
• Support business transactions from start to finish, including due diligence and document preparation
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, ensuring clear and professional communication
• Coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, and meetings
• Record legal documents with county Register of Deeds offices
• File UCCs, formation documents, and annual reports with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
• Collaborate with title companies to obtain title work and assist with closing coordination
• Prepare closing binders and transcripts
• Assist with time entry, billing, and invoice processing in partnership with accounting

What You Bring

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience , ideally within business, corporate, real estate, finance, or banking law
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented approach