Zimmerman Justice, LLC
Full-time Legal Assistant
Zimmerman Justice, a solo-practitioner criminal defense law firm serving clients throughout all of Western Wisconsin, is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join full-time.
The firm represents clients in a wide range of criminal matters, including felony and misdemeanor offenses, Operating While Intoxicated offenses, child protection matters, and restraining orders. This position works closely with Attorney Zimmerman and plays an important role in managing cases, communicating with clients, and keeping the office running efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Manages and maintains electronic and physical client files
- Prepares, drafts, and organizes legal documents, correspondence, discovery, motions, and other case materials
- Schedules court dates with judicial assistants, district attorney's offices, phone calls with potential and current clients and other attorneys
- Tracks court dates, deadlines, appointments, and other case-related obligations
- Assists with preparation for hearings, trials, and other court proceedings
- Obtains, organizes, and maintains police reports, discovery, court records, and other case materials
- Files documents with Wisconsin courts through the e-filing system and other agencies
- Communicates professionally with clients, courts, prosecutors, opposing counsel, law enforcement, witnesses, and other legal professionals
- Serves as a point of contact for clients and obtains necessary information and documentation
- Assists with billing, administrative tasks, and general office operations
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive client matters
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is:
Extremely organized and detail-oriented. Willing to work autonomously and run the office when the attorney is in court. Reliable and able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. Professional, personable, and comfortable communicating with clients and legal professionals. Able to work independently, anticipate what needs to be done, and take initiative. Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information. A strong written and verbal communicator. Comfortable learning new technology and legal software. Adaptable to quickly-changing priorities based upon urgent matters.
Preferred, but not required:
Prior experience in a law office, prosecutor’s office, public defender’s office, or other legal setting. Interest in defending criminal clients and the criminal justice system.
Familiarity with Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) and legal case-management software or eagerness to learn. Administrative or professional experience may be considered in place of formal legal education.
Why Zimmerman Justice?
As a small, client-focused law firm, every team member plays a critical role. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with the attorney and clients and take ownership of important aspects of case and office management.
The ideal candidate will want more than a traditional administrative position—they will want to become an integral part of a busy law practice.
Position Details
Position: Full-Time Legal Assistant in St. Croix County, Wisconsin
Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time
Work Setting: In-office
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience
To apply, please submit a resume and brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and relevant experience. Please include information about yourself beyond professional background that you wish to share.
Zimmerman Justice is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Work from home
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
