Civil Rights Paralegal — Litigation & Case Mgmt

ACLU of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ACLU of Wisconsin seeks a dedicated paralegal to support civil liberties and civil rights litigation. The role involves legal research, document preparation, and maintaining confidential client files in a collaborative team setting.

You will handle intake, data entry, and calendar management, while assisting attorneys with filings and discovery. Proficiency in LegalServer, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite is required.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification or degree preferred but not required.
• Experience with civil liberties/civil rights law is a plus.
• Comfort working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Legal Department with investigating and litigating civil liberties and civil rights cases in Wisconsin state and federal courts.
• Manage legal intake requests, including online and written complaints and data entry.
• Conduct factual and legal research to aid case development and gather evidence.
• Maintain electronic and paper case files, including opening, maintenance, and archiving.
• Administer the LegalServer case management system and coordinate technical support.

Skills

Legal Research

Case Management

LegalServer Expertise

Federal Court Filing Experience

Paralegal Certification

Data Entry

Calendar Management

Education

Paralegal Training Certificate

Active Paralegal Certification

Tools

LegalServer

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

ACLU of Wisconsin seeks a dedicated paralegal to support civil liberties and civil rights litigation. The role involves legal research, document preparation, and maintaining confidential client files in a collaborative team setting.

You will handle intake, data entry, and calendar management, while assisting attorneys with filings and discovery. Proficiency in LegalServer, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite is required.