Family Law Legal AssistantLocation: 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. Candidates who can contribute immediately and thrive in a client-focused practice are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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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
Search managed by: Jenny Ade
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
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.
