Legal Assistant - Family Law

Family Law Legal Assistant Location: Waukesha, WI Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week Work Arrangement: Onsite A well-established Wisconsin law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join its Waukesha office. This position provides direct support to a partner whose practice focuses on family law, municipal law/municipal litigation, and general litigation, with family law being the primary area of support. We are looking for a seasoned legal professional who can step into the role with minimal training, work independently, and effectively manage a busy practice. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to an attorney with a family law-focused practice Draft, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents Prepare and file court documents and ensure compliance with court procedures and deadlines Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and third parties Manage case files, deadlines, and document organization Assist with discovery, trial preparation, and case management tasks Handle confidential and sensitive client information with discretion and professionalism Qualifications 3+ years of legal assistant experience required; 5+ years strongly preferred Prior family law experience is highly preferred Experience supporting litigation matters and working within court systems Strong knowledge of legal procedures, court rules, and filing requirements Excellent organizational and time management skills Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading, and document formatting abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Experience with legal practice management, document management, or calendaring software is a plus Compensation Competitive compensation based on years of legal experience and overall background Benefits Health Insurance with HSA contributions: $1,000 employer contribution for employee coverage $2,000 employer contribution for dependent coverage Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life Insurance Two (2) weeks of vacation Paid holidays Parental leave Employer-paid parking Retirement plan with approximately 10% employer contribution after the first year of employment This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced family law legal assistant seeking a stable, collaborative environment with a respected law firm and strong long-term benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pay Details $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Massachusetts Candidates Only It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr