Paralegal Specialist

Milwaukee County Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

20h • $24 - $36

About The Position

This Paralegal Specialist provides high-level paralegal services to the legal unit.

Requirements

• Must be a current resident of the State of Wisconsin
• An Associate Degree or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited College/Technical College and at least 2 years of experience working in a legal environment.
• High School Diploma and five (5) or more years of experience working in a legal environment may substitute for associate degree/paralegal certificate and any Bachelor’s, Masters or law degree does not need experience to qualify.
• Knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets
• This position encompasses a high-level of case management capabilities, including exceptional time-management and communication skills.
• Candidates must have the ability to work independently, develop in-depth knowledge of Child Support Program laws and policies and apply that knowledge to a wide range of situations to assist in improving departmental performance.
• This position also requires excellent critical thinking skills and superior judgment.
• The ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull up to 10Lbs.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes requests for changes of venue and works with other county and tribal agencies to process requests.
• Analyzes, responds, and processes required changes to vital records.
• Processes court-ordered warrant and commitments and assists in clearing them when appropriate.
• Conducts legal research, drafts motions, orders or correspondence and utilizes various databases and other investigatory tools to locate information needed to process cases.
• Participates in case conferences with participants under the direction of an attorney.
• Researches and resolves complex case issues raised by participants, courts or other departments.
• Advises management regarding performance ramifications related to such cases.
• Under the general direction of the Legal Counsel Administrator and Legal Counsel Assistant Administrator, plan department-wide initiatives on an as-needed bases.
• Research relevant laws, policies, practices and develop appropriate training materials as required.
• Provide back-up coverage for other paralegals and members of the stats team.
• Perform other job duties as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree