Paralegal - Labor & Employment

Husch Blackwell•Milwaukee, WI

9h•$64,000 - $139,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal position. This position is open in any of our offices or our virtual office, The Link. The Labor & Employment Paralegal will provide assistance to attorneys across a range of practice areas, with a primary focus on civil litigation and some labor and employment matters. Responsibilities include fact-intensive investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service. Functions specific to litigation may include written discovery, electronic discovery, deposition preparation, employment and medical records requests/tracking and summarizing, investigation and trial preparation, analysis of factual information, assistance in preparation of chronologies, summaries, pleadings, motions and/or briefs, management of document production databases and trial participation.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
Significant, substantive legal related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the SBU Leader.
Ability to synthesize and summarize relevant case information in chronologies and summaries.
Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
Experience with Relativity and other litigation support technology.
Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time-management and prioritization skills required.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.
Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines.
High level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize workflow and manage time.
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Excel, and legal research platforms. Ability to build strong client relations by quickly responding to needs.
Demonstrates reliability and delivers on commitments.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Proven success working in a fast-paced, continually changing environment.
Ability to independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
Communicates messages in a clear, concise, and confident manner, adapting to the needs and preferences of others.
Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.
Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistant.
Prepare case chronologies and summaries of relevant records.
Conduct document review (personnel files/correspondence) and prepare summaries of same.
Order all records including FOIA requests to administrative agencies (i.e., EEOC/TWC/DOL), medical records, employment records, and applicable court records.
Manage EEOC Portal including oversight of position statements, investigative requests, and correspondence to and from the agency.
Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials.
Pre-trial preparation and trial attendance.
Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, discovery, responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and legal memoranda.
Coordinate in-person or electronic filing of pleadings/documents in state, federal, and appellate courts and arrange for service.
Collect and summarize medical records.
Assist with calendaring/docketing.
Attend and participate in internal CLEs.
Anticipate attorney needs.
Serve as a mentor to a Paralegal Assistant, more junior Paralegal, or new team members by providing advice, guidance, and feedback, and delegate administrative tasks as appropriate.
Engage in occasional interaction with clients.
Stay informed of developments in Paralegal industry.
Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI.
Meet annual billable hour target of 1500.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

medical and dental coverage
life insurance
short-term and long-term disability insurance
pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
paid holidays
participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
medical
dental
vision
401K