Legal Assistant – Family Law

Boardman Clark is a full-service law firm based out of Madison, Wisconsin, overlooking the Capitol Square. One of the area’s premier firms, we are proud to offer our clients big-firm capabilities with a small-firm handshake.

At Boardman Clark, our approach is grounded in a few guiding principles. We know that the best advocacy starts with an uncompromising ethical backbone, and that trust is not given lightly and must be earned every day. We know the best counsel is thoughtful, unvarnished, and balanced.

Ask our clients and our employees what separates Boardman Clark from other law firms, and they will tell you: the people. Our team is comprised of talented, down-to-earth professionals who thrive in a flexible, supportive work environment within its community-oriented culture. We believe in supporting a diverse and inclusive environment, and a well-rounded, thoughtful approach to work and life. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. Here, attorneys enjoy plentiful resources and peer mentorship to promote their professional growth, as well as the flexibility to develop a practice that meets their unique vision and style.

If you are passionate about advocacy and delivering exceptional customer service, appreciate working in a fast-paced environment in the heart of downtown Madison, enjoy variety and challenge in your work, then you should consider joining the Boardman Clark team.

Boardman Clark offers a benefit package which includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k with profit sharing, Firm paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, subsidized parking, and various other benefit programs. This position offers a hybrid work schedule (2 days per week) after completing your first 3 months of employment.

Pay Range: Starts at $26 per hour, commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time

Expected Hours: 40 hours per week

Reports To: Legal Support Supervisor

Boardman Clark is an Equal Employment Opportunity/​Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Overview

Boardman Clark seeks a Legal Assistant to work in our Family Law Practice Group. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for carrying out administrative services and providing support to firm litigators and transactional attorneys. Our most successful Legal Assistants demonstrate skills in organization and planning, attention to details, communication, professional acumen to work in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace, and exceptional problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting Marital Agreements and Pleadings.
• Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness.
• Type, proofread, and edit correspondence, memoranda, agreements and other legal and business documents from notes, templates, drafts, or dictated text under time sensitive deadlines.
• Open new client matters and initiate conflict checks.
• Manage communication with clients, witnesses, etc.
• Monitor deadlines and manage multiple calendars; set appointments and meetings.
• Ensure documents and correspondence are filed correctly.
• Open files and organize and maintain filings (including electronic filing) and files.
• Assist timekeepers with tracking deadlines and organizing projects.
• Perform general research for timekeepers.
• Answer and direct phone calls; maintain contact lists.
• Serve as back-up to other assistants.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including sharing in additional administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary is preferred.
• High School Diploma is required. Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of legal billing and document management software.
• The ability to organize, communicate, and prioritize multiple attorney needs throughout the day.
• Strong computer literacy skills; this position requires you to work proficiently on a computer most of the day.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and/​or stand at a desk and work at a computer for prolonged periods
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.