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4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Apply for the Legal Assistant Position Job Title: Legal Assistant (Appleton office) “It was like stepping out of the Stone Age and into Star Wars.” – Kim Rose, recalling her first day at Sterling Lawyers Sterling Lawyers, LLC (sterlinglawyers.com) is a rapidly growing law firm that exclusively practices family law with a fixed fee model. Leave behind the stress of tracking billable hours and toxic micromanagement to join a supportive, successful and very collaborative legal team. At Sterling Lawyers we commit to making a positive impact at every touch point with clients, the community, and our team. We reduce stress and increase flexibility in your role by using modern, efficient technology and business practices. Are you ready to join our top-performing team and make a difference in people's lives? We’re looking for the right people to further expand our team based in Appleton . Compensation & Benefits Base salary range starting at $38,000, depending on experience Uncapped performance-based bonus monthly potentially ranging from $400 to $1,000 per month Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Insurance starts on the first of the month following your hire date Paid vacation and holidays 401K with Matching Short & Long-Term Disability Experience No Experience Required Work Schedule Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5pm Duties and Responsibilities Ability to support attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of family court system and e-filing process File documents initially and in existing e-filed cases, and process payments related to the same. E-file any/all documents for your attorneys, and update attorneys with any/all changes in e-filing requirements. Draft and e-file pleadings and other documents as requested by attorneys. Prepare Interrogatories & Requests for Production of Documents and Subpoenas. Prepare Answers to Interrogatories & Requests and Subpoenas (compile all documentation; scan, categorize, tag, and draft the written responses; prepare copies per attorney instructions). Prepare Request for Pretrial: draft Pre-Trial Memos for attorney review; forward Pre-Trial Memos with all exhibits to judge and opposing counsel. Work directly with clients to complete financial statements used to determine child support, maintenance, and property division Manage attorney calendars including scheduling all hearings, prove ups and continuously reviewing/reconciling electronic dockets in counties. Scheduling client, court and opposing counsel calls. Process incoming mail: scanning documents into the client file, forwarding mail to client and attorney, and determining/coordinating next steps. Organize and update electronic and/or physical file. Filing of the attorney's in/outbox into physical files. Close out files: confirm that the attorney sent a closing email and that our billing department has any financial information needed to complete the closing process. Enter and submit for reimbursement any case expenses. Ordering office supplies, filling paper in printers, changing printer cartridges when needed, adding funds to the postage meter, and fulfilling other office duties as necessary. Greet clients and prepare offices for in-person meetings. Carry out follow-up communication with clients for case updates, incoming/outgoing mail, new hearing dates, scheduling meetings with the attorneys, etc. Prepare documents for service, coordinating with the process server, and providing all documents; follow-up to confirm service, file Affidavit of Service, and inform the attorney/client of the same. About Us At Sterling Lawyers, LLC, we do family law differently. With offices across Wisconsin and Illinois, our mission is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families navigating change. We’re not just practicing law — we’re reimagining it. Our team combines empathy, innovation, and purpose to deliver an exceptional client experience. We use technology to simplify processes, empower clients, and support our attorneys and staff in doing their best work. If you’re driven by impact, collaboration, and continuous growth, you’ll feel right at home here. Job Type: Full-time Alternative Position Names: Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, Paralegal, Legal Aid Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sterling Lawyers, LLC by 2x Get notified about new Legal Assistant jobs in Appleton, WI . #J-18808-Ljbffr Sterling Lawyers, LLC

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