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Godfrey & Kahn · 1 month ago

Legal Executive Assistant- Eau Claire, Wi

Eau Claire, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Godfrey & Kahn is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to assist attorneys in their Eau Claire office with various corporate matters, real estate, and estate planning. The role involves managing legal documents, conducting research, and supporting client relationships while ensuring high levels of organization and professionalism.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Samantha James

Responsibilities

Assisting with corporate transactional work, including, but not limited to closings of acquisition, financing and reorganization transactions

Drafting, editing, and finalizing corporate resolution documents, organizational documents, closing certificates, correspondence, and similar documents

Building relationships and communicating professionally with clients, both internal and external, via email and phone

Performing legal research, filing and maintenance of paper and electronic documents and records

Proofreading all materials for typographical errors, office style conformity, accuracy and inclusion of required information and enclosures

Managing attorney expenses and check requests, as well as monitoring and reporting their CLE credits

Preparing, reviewing, and finalizing client invoices, as well as reconciling monthly credit card statement

Scheduling and managing internal and external meetings and calendars, including working with the receptionist team to reserve meeting rooms and ensure meeting needs, such as refreshments and meals, are available as needed

Cross-training and assisting with real estate, bankruptcy/restructuring and other firm practice groups as needed

Qualification

Corporate transactionsLegal researchParalegal certificateMS ExcelMS WordTime managementOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience required

Ability to navigate work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple deadlines with strong organizational skills, and work effectively under pressure on time-sensitive projects

Excellent critical thinking, analytical, research, writing and editing skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and web-based research