• Job Description

  Req#: 509427

  Department Overview:	Community Law S.C. is a small law firm located in Downtown Madison, WI. We provide primarily criminal defense services, working with individuals that often lack access to quality legal representation. We maintain an ethic of service to our community, competent representation, and care and compassion for our clients. Please visit our website, wi.lawyer, for more information.
  Anticipated Start Date:	9/15/2025
  Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
  Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Not Remote
  Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 15 Maximum: 25
  Schedule:	Flexible scheduling 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
  Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	$18.00
  Number of Positions:	1 or more
  Qualifications:	Enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Madison Must be awarded Work Study through Financial Aid Interested in legal studies, specifically criminal defense. Experience with legal professions preferred.
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	Experience managing calendars and deadlines Ability to accurately communicate with individuals in person and over the phone in English Proficiency with basic computer applications, such as Google Docs or Microsoft Word Good organizational skills Ability to handle multiple activities and projects, and work under pressure Willingness to learn quickly
  Position Summary/Job Duties:	We are looking for a legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will assist with a broad spectrum of legal and administrative services under the supervision of an attorney. Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to lawyers Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc. as needed Administratively support and attend trials as needed Locate and develop case relevant information Draft and file basic legal documents and correspondence Answer and direct phone calls Maintain contact lists Monitor deadlines and manage multiple calendars
  Physical Demands:	Work is predominantly performed in an office environment and requires the ability to remain in a stationary position at a desk, move around the office, and operate standard office equipment including computers.
  Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

• About the company

  The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.

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