Legal Assistant - Litigation
Description

Kaman & Cusimano, a law firm focused on representing condominium and homeowners associations, is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Appleton office. This position offers meaningful client contact, hands-on support for attorneys, and opportunities for long-term professional growth in community association law. Our Legal Assistants work closely with clients, attorneys, and colleagues across the Firm. We offer a best in class benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.

Job Duties:

  • Assist with litigation based matters, including contractor disputes, insurance issues, construction defects, and covenant violations, including assisting with pleadings and discovery.
  • Proofread, format, revise, and finalize attorney-client privileged correspondence
  • Timely and effectively manage calendar and billing for attorneys this position will support
  • Assist attorneys in all stages of legal work, including reviewing and finalizing documents, preparing exhibits, and organizing matter files.
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions.
  • Organize and maintain electronic files, ensuring all data is properly labeled and stored.
  • File documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Requirements

Optimum Skills:

  • Excellent personal skills
  • Must be available weekdays between 8:00am - 5:00pm for in-office work. An occasional weeknight or weekend may be required.
  • Prior office related work experience required
  • Must demonstrate dedication and hard work
  • High school diploma required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Must contain excellent skills of full Microsoft Suite, including Microsoft Word and Outlook
  • Ability to work high volume under pressure while still demonstrating excellent personal skills
  • Cover letter with description of your skills and background is required