Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a leading national law firm with over 20 offices in the United States. With approximately 500 lawyers and 1,000 personnel, we are a traditional, yet innovative and diverse Firm and our people are our highest priority.

Our Milwaukee office is looking for an experienced litigation legal secretary to perform administrative duties and provide high-level support to 3 attorneys.

Essential functions Include:

• Type, edit, file and may compose correspondence, including letters, memoranda, pleadings and other documents. Transcribe dictation and/or edit handwritten documents.
  E-file pleadings with state and federal courts.
• Update and maintain databases. Record court dates, deposition dates, etc. on daily calendar.
  Open, read, scan and docket all incoming mail.
• Interact with clients, visitors and attorneys/staff from other Hinshaw offices via phone, e-mail and in-person.
• Open new files, check conflicts of interest, and maintain all client and general files.
• Make appointments and travel arrangements; maintain calendar and deadline reminder system; process expense reimbursements through Chrome River.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude; maintain good public relations and customer service with clients; maintain confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.

Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation experience as a legal administrative assistant; working knowledge and experience in e-filing in both state and federal court systems. Strong organizational skills with an exceptional attention to detail; Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to interact effectively and professionally with management, staff and external entities including clients of the firm. Candidates must possess a minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute, be proficient in and have knowledge of relevant software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, and consistently produce high-quality work product.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) savings plan and retirement, generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.

As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.