Paralegal - Defense Litigation

Hinshaw & Culbertson•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for its Milwaukee office with experience in insurance defense and general civil litigation. The paralegal will perform a variety of duties, including researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures. The role supports cases from inception through mediation, arbitration, trial, or settlement, and may require attending trial.

Requirements

At least five years of general civil litigation experience.
Working knowledge of the internet and proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, and iManage.
Clear, informative written communication skills, including editing for spelling and grammar, adapting writing style to needs, and interpreting written information.
Verbal communication skills, including listening, seeking clarification when necessary, and responding well to questions.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness, with a focus on improving and promoting quality.
Dependability, including following instructions, responding to management direction, and committing to additional hours when necessary to reach goals.
Analytical skills, including synthesizing complex information and collecting and researching data.
Initiative, including taking independent actions and calculated risks and asking for and offering help when needed.
Teamwork skills, including balancing team and individual responsibilities and contributing to a positive team spirit.
Interpersonal skills, including focusing on resolving conflict and maintaining confidentiality.
Professionalism, including accepting responsibility for one's actions and following through on commitments.
Knowledge of complex litigation.
Experience with trial preparation and participation or attendance, including organizing witness materials and preparing physical and electronic exhibits.
Experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction, Trial Director, or TrialPad, as well as Relativity and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and manage case files from inception through mediation, arbitration, trial, or settlement.
Prepare subpoenas compelling document productions.
Prepare initial discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
Draft discovery responses, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs.
Review medical records and prepare medical chronologies.
Prepare attorneys for depositions and prepare deposition summaries or abstracts.
Research, vet, and engage subject matter experts.
Monitor response deadlines and timeliness.
Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, fact chronologies, agreements, and trial or mediation binders.
Investigate facts as requested by attorneys.
Capture and record billable time in compliance with firm policies and client guidelines.
Prepare for trial, including trial subpoenas, trial notebooks, exhibit lists, and witness lists; manage witnesses; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial presentations; and perform other trial-related tasks as necessary.
Attend trial as necessary.