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Legal Assistant

FOLEY & LARDNER- MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE, WI · HybridFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
MILWAUKEE, WIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking an Assistant to support attorneys in its Milwaukee Business Law department. The role provides legal and administrative assistance, produces documents using firm-standard word processing and other software, and supports the daily practice of law. The Assistant handles client communications, scheduling, files, and document preparation while exercising discretion with confidential matters.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Word ProcessingDocument ProductionMeeting CoordinationClient CommunicationSchedulingPrioritizationJudgmentConfidentialityCalendar ManagementNetDocsFile ManagementProofreadingDocument Formatting

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Legal Assistant US-WI-Milwaukee ID 2026-3583 Category Administrative/Clerical Type Regular Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours 40 Workplace Hybrid Overview Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It's a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. Foley's Milwaukee office is currently looking for an Assistant to support attorneys in our Business Law department. The right candidate will provide legal assistance to our attorneys in the daily operation of practicing law by providing quality work product for clients. The Assistant will also perform duties through the performance of complex administrative and clerical tasks and produce documents relating to specific functions and requirements as set forth within practice groups using the firm standard word processing and other applicable software. Responsibilities Assist attorneys by providing administrative assistance through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties including word processing and document production, meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling Interact with persons at all levels in the firm, industry and community; heavy client contact Demonstrate responsiveness in coordinating competing priorities, while exercising sound judgment and complete discretion in handling confidential mattersReceive and screen telephone calls, letters and/or visitors; answer routine questions and furnish information to inquiring parties Schedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and travel; maintain attorneys' calendars to ensure that deadlines are met Communicate attorney's instructions to various individuals and furnish and obtain information from other attorneys within the practice area Create, organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters Maintain physical and electronic client, research and administrative files utilizing NetDocs Interact with clients frequently by responding to their questions and obtaining information as required Anticipate attorney's needs and prepare necessary documentation in draft for attorney's review, including miscellaneous correspondence and client billing Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents Proofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight... For full info follow application link. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/527E271FE21148D1 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,873 open Administrative Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$50–66K/yr221 salary ranges
  • US median$19–23/hr847 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 49 open Administrative Assistant jobs in Wisconsin and 1,873 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
Administrative Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (916 postings).
Education
115 of the 1,873 open Administrative Assistant jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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