Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant Location: Waukesha, WI Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week Work Arrangement: Onsite A respected law firm in the Waukesha area is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a growing litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and takes pride in producing high-quality work. The firm is experiencing continued growth in litigation and eminent domain matters and is looking to add a strong litigation support professional to its team. The ideal candidate will bring solid litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to supporting attorneys and clients. Key Responsibilities Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation matters Prepare, proofread, revise, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents Electronically file court documents and ensure proper service on all parties Coordinate subpoena requests and work with process servers Prepare and finalize discovery responses and litigation filings Manage attorney calendars, court dates, deadlines, and related litigation tasks Monitor active case files and proactively identify upcoming attorney needs Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, judicial assistants, court personnel, and staff Maintain accurate case records and document management systems Qualifications 3+ years of legal assistant experience, with a strong focus on litigation Civil litigation experience strongly preferred Knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and filing requirements Experience with state and county court systems Strong understanding of e-filing processes and document formatting requirements Exceptional proofreading, grammar, spelling, and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Experience with document management and docketing systems is a plus Compensation $65,000 - $80,000 based on experience and legal background Benefits Annual retirement contribution of approximately 10% after one year of employment PTO and paid holidays Health insurance with HSA contribution of $1,000 (single coverage) or $2,000 (dependent coverage) FSA Employer-paid parking Parental Leave 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 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