Litigation Paralegal

O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., a mid-sized Milwaukee law firm, is seeking a talented and professional litigation paralegal with three or more years of Wisconsin legal experience in civil litigation. Qualified candidates must be highly organized and work well with minimal supervision. Candidates will need to demonstrate a basic understanding of the steps in civil litigation, the electronic filing process in different jurisdictions, the basic requirements for preparing and serving subpoenas, the process for responding to discovery requests, and the process for preparing exhibits for use at depositions and trials. The ideal candidate will be an efficient self-starter with a dependable work ethic, and proficient in Microsoft Office programs, law firm document management systems, document review platforms, and Adobe Pro. Some overtime may be needed in certain circumstances.

Responsibilities:

Preparing and electronically filing documents with courts
Preparing document productions, and managing and organizing documents in a document review platform
Conducting research and investigating facts in various civil cases
Drafting legal documents such as summonses and subpoenas
Promptly responding to inquiries from supervising attorneys
Organizing case files
Assisting with training legal assistants
Proofreading filings and correspondence
Organizing and summarizing documents and information from clients and opposing parties

Minimal Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail
At least three years’ paralegal experience working with counsel on civil litigation matters
Knowledge of civil procedure and general law firm procedures and protocols
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills
E-filing experience
Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple projects ongoing at a time

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