Litigation Paralegal

Wilson Elser • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser's Milwaukee office is looking for an experienced litigation paralegal to join our Paralegal Service Center. This Paralegal Service Center in Milwaukee supports a wide variety of practice areas in all of our 43 office locations. This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm. This position will begin in-office 5 days a week, with a hybrid option following.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in a fast paced, high volume, team-oriented environment
• Experience with pretrial discovery, hearings, arbitration and trial preparations are helpful
• Must be able to prioritize tasks for multiple attorneys
• Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems.
• Must be able to work independently and be proactive

Responsibilities

• Draft discovery requests and answers
• Draft stipulations, orders, motions to compel, motions for show cause, notices of IME
• Redact claim files
• Process and follow up on authorizations for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, tax, union, educational and other records
• Communications with experts, including IME doctors, in particular the selection of materials to be sent to experts
• Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Review file for outstanding discovery in preparation for court appearances, pleadings, depositions, and trial preparation
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Manage documents and organize case files
• Trial preparation, including determination and preparation of exhibits, witness materials, and pre-trial filings
• Prepare supportive materials for mediations
• Facilitate ESI collection and review
• Prepare materials and exhibits for depositions

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees