Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Dane County, WI
Pay: $22 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time 

We are partnering with a well-established Madison-area law firm to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant to support its Civil and Criminal Litigation teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is hardworking, motivated, and eager to grow within a firm long-term.

This team is looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to build a career — not just hold a job.

Position Overview

The Litigation Legal Assistant plays a key role in keeping cases organized, deadlines met, and clients informed. This position supports attorneys throughout the litigation process by managing calendars, preparing legal documents, handling filings, and assisting with hearings and billing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation calendars, including hearings, filing deadlines, and court appearances

• Create and monitor case-related tasks and deadlines in Clio

• Process Wisconsin and federal e-filings in a timely manner

• Draft and proofread routine pleadings, notices, correspondence, and discovery documents

• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files

• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

• Prepare billing statements and track case-related expenses

• Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation, including exhibits and coordination

• Provide additional administrative and legal support as needed

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of litigation legal assistant or law firm experience required

• Experience with Wisconsin and federal e-filing systems

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Workspace

• Experience with Clio preferred

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Notary Public certification preferred or willingness to obtain

What They’re Looking For

• A hardworking, dependable professional who takes pride in their work

• Someone eager to learn, improve, and grow within the firm

• Strong organizational skills and deadline discipline

• Professional judgment and a client-service mindset

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

This is a full-time opportunity offering $22/hour with strong potential for long-term growth and development within the firm.

If you are ready to invest in a team that values dedication, accountability, and growth, we would love to connect with you.