Paralegal - Defense Litigation

About the role

The Milwaukee office is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with experience in the areas of insurance defense and general civil litigation, who will perform a variety of duties including researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement
• Prepare subpoenas compelling document productions
• Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions
• Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs
• Review medical records and prepare corresponding medical chronologies
• Prepare attorneys for depositions
• Prepare depositions summaries/abstracts
• Research, vet and engage with subject matter experts
• Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, fact chronologies, agreements, and/or trial and/or mediation binders for use by attorneys
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys
• Capture and record billable time in compliance with firm policies and client guidelines
• Trial preparation — prepare trial subpoenas, trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists; engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial presentations and other trial-related tasks as necessary
• Attend trial as necessary

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of general civil litigation experience
• Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Software skills: Must have working knowledge of internet and proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, and iManage
• Written communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information
• Verbal communication: Listens and obtains clarification when necessary; responds well to questions
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Quality: Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data
• Initiative: Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Interpersonal skills: Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality
• Professionalism: Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Knowledge of complex litigation
• Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible benefits program
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
• Supportive environment that encourages work-life balance and career development