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Dempsey Law Firm, LLP

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Pay: $48,880/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Oshkosh, WI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$63,859 / year median in Wisconsin

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

About us: Dempsey Law Firm LLP is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our Oshkosh office. This position combines legal assistant and paralegal responsibilities, providing both administrative and substantive support to attorneys. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and client service.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, revise, and organize legal documents and correspondence Maintain case files and monitor deadlines Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties Assist attorneys with substantive legal support work and case management Schedule meetings, appointments, and deadlines Maintain and organize client and matter records Perform administrative support tasks including filing, scanning, and answering phones

Qualifications Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum two years of prior legal experience required Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to manage a high volume of work and meet deadlines Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities Technology proficiency and ability to learn new systems quickly Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Professionalism, initiative, and reliability

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook Probate experience

Schedule :

Monday

Thursday 8:00am
5:00pm Friday 8:00am
4:00pm Summer hours
Fridays 8:00am-1:00pm (Optional)

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay based on experience 401(k) and 401(k) matching Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance Paid time off Free parking

Work Location:

In person•

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00

$26.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please describe your prior legal experience. Have you previously prepared legal documents and maintained legal files? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment?

Experience:

Legal administrative: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person