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Legal Assistant

Drake & Company

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Legal Assistant Location:

Madison, WI Employment Type:

Full-Time (Direct Hire) Compensation:

Competitive, based on experience and position Schedule:

Monday-Friday Work Environment:

On-Site and Hybrid Opportunities Available

About the Opportunity We’re working with several of the top law firms in the Madison area that are currently looking to add experienced Legal Assistants to their teams. We have multiple opportunities available across a variety of practice areas, including

Litigation, Insurance Defense, Business/Corporate, Real Estate, Banking, Finance, and General Legal Support.

We encourage Legal Assistants and other legal support professionals with a variety of backgrounds to apply. Even if you don’t have experience in a specific practice area, we may have an opportunity that aligns with your skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, hearings, and depositions Maintain organized client and case files Assist with court filings, discovery, and case management Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties Assist with legal transactions, client intake, billing, and other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Paralegal, or similar legal support role Strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information

Why You'll Love These Opportunities Multiple openings with established and respected Madison-area law firms Opportunities across a variety of legal practice areas Competitive compensation based on experience Direct-hire opportunities On-site and hybrid opportunities available Professional and collaborative work environments Strong opportunities for long-term career growth Comprehensive benefits packages available with many positions

If you’re a Legal Assistant or legal support professional open to exploring new opportunities, we encourage you to apply! We’d love to learn more about your background and discuss current opportunities that may be a good fit.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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