Top Legal Executive jobs in Wisconsin

Top Legal Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's legal affairs. Ensures all business policies and activities are managed correctly and in compliance with current laws. Being a Top Legal Executive provides strategic guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Uses a broad range of legal expertise and current knowledge to advise leadership on any regulatory changes or actions that may impact the business. Additionally, Top Legal Executive assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. May assist in the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to Top Legal Executive. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Temporary Litigation Legal Executive Assistant
  • Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
  • Madison, WI TEMPORARY
  • Office Location: Madison, WI | Temporary Position

    Are you a proactive administrative professional looking for a temporary opportunity in the legal industry in Madison? As a Legal Executive Assistant at Godfrey & Kahn, you are able work with a specialized team of attorneys, paralegals and LEAs as part of a larger team. This position requires independent action in a fast-paced, complex environment.

    ESSENTIALDUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Lead the management and administration of a large volume of time-sensitive communications
    • Maintain attorney business development contact lists through the firm’s CRM
    • Consistently and professionally communicate through internal and external calls and emails, building relationships with clients
    • Perform administrative tasks independently
    • Prepare, edit, and finalize, correspondence, legal documents, transcription, memos and other materials
    • Proofread all materials for typographical errors, office style conformity, accuracy and inclusion of required information and enclosures
    • Schedule and manage 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
    • Assist with continuous client outreach, contact, relationship building and marketing activities
    • Facilitate incoming and outgoing mail
    • Manage attorney expenses and check requests
    • Timely filing and maintenance of paper and electronic documents and records
    • Assist in preparing, reviewing and finalizing client invoices
    • Coordinate travel arrangements
    • Monitor and report timekeepers’ CLE credits
    • Act as back-up for other Legal Executive Assistants as needed
    • Manage attorney board and other pro bono work
    • Perform all other duties as assigned
    CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:
    • Strong ability to manage a wide variety of work streams simultaneously with accuracy and speed
    • Demonstrate a positive attitude, high energy and a strong passion for your work
    • Be a flexible team player by cooperating and collaborating with others to achieve timekeeper and firm goals and objectives, including outside of your assigned timekeepers
    • Demonstrate the highest level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality consistent with firm mission, values and policies
    • Exhibit a strong work ethic and a willingness to exert more than the minimum effort
    • Engage with clients in a professional, clear, concise, positive and timely manner
    • Apply critical thinking and sound judgment in order to set priorities, meet deadlines, make decisions and independently resolve complex problems
    • Consistently seek opportunities to advance technical and personal skills
    • Proactively support internal customers and external clients utilizing the most current technology available
    • Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness to obtain information needed to perform duties with minimal supervision
    • Communicate with team to gather critical information needed for various duties
    • Perform research as requested
    • Perform duties as assigned, such as assisting timekeepers with personal matters (schedule meetings, travel arrangements and manage calendars)
    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
    • Excellent organization, time-management and prioritization skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Adobe Pro
    • Must have good organization skills
    • 3-5 years of Litigation experience, including knowledge of court documents, procedures, and filing in both State and Federal Courts
  • 6 Days Ago

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Legal Executive Assistant/Docketing Clerk
  • Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
  • Milwaukee, WI FULL_TIME
  • Office Location: Milwaukee, WI Do you have an excellent customer service mindset, and a passion for technology? We are looking for a person with experience in supporting Microsoft Office Suite, proven...
  • 1 Month Ago

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STAFF ATTORNEY – HOMELESSNESS CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY RACINE OFFICE
  • Legal Action of Wisconsin
  • Milwaukee, WI FULL_TIME
  • JOB ANNOUNCEMENT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POSTING STAFF ATTORNEY – HOMELESSNESS CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY RACINE OFFICE April 11, 2023 SUMMARY Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. is...
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STAFF ATTORNEY – HOMELESSNESS CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY RACINE OFFICE
  • Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.
  • Milwaukee, WI FULL_TIME
  • JOB ANNOUNCEMENT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POSTING STAFF ATTORNEY – HOMELESSNESS CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY RACINE OFFICE April 11, 2023 SUMMARY Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. is...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Sales Support - Promotional Products Industry
  • Top Promotions
  • Middleton, WI FULL_TIME
  • Top Promotions is a screen-printing, embroidery, and promotional products company that has been in business since 1983. With several divisions and greatcareer path opportunities, this fast paced and f...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Digital Account Strategist
  • Top Floor
  • Milwaukee, WI FULL_TIME
  • What You'll Be Doing As a Digital Account Strategist, you will be the driving force behind our client’s digital marketing campaigns, specifically within the industrial manufacturing sector. Your role ...
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Law Office Assistant
  • Johnson Jensen LLP
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Description Job Description We are a small personal injury law firm in downtown Indianapolis looking for a new membe...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC
  • New York, NY
  • Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to join their NYC team. The hours are 9:30...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • The Goodkind Group, LLC
  • Boston, MA
  • The Boston office of a global law firm is seeking an Legal Executive Assistant to support senior partners of the firm. T...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • The Goodkind Group, LLC
  • New York, NY
  • A global New York City law firm is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant. Candidates MUST have a background supporting sen...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • Strategic Recruitment Solutions
  • Metairie, LA
  • Job Description Job Description Strategic Recruitment Solutions believes that everyone deserves to find his or her dream...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • Luxury Property/Hospitality
  • A Miami based Hospitality & Luxury Property firm is looking for an experienced Legal Executive Assistant. In this role y...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • Business Services Opportunities
  • New York, NY
  • Position Summary : Provides high level administrative support to Real Estate practice attorneys, as well as back-up supp...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Receptionist Law Office
  • Dawson
  • Columbus, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Receptionist, Office Associate This is a new position with a very high profile, Columbus...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Wisconsin is bordered by the Montreal River; Lake Superior and Michigan to the north; by Lake Michigan to the east; by Illinois to the south; and by Iowa to the southwest and Minnesota to the northwest. A border dispute with Michigan was settled by two cases, both Wisconsin v. Michigan, in 1934 and 1935. The state's boundaries include the Mississippi River and St. Croix River in the west, and the Menominee River in the northeast. With its location between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, Wisconsin is home to a wide variety of geographical features. The state is divided into five dist...
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