Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal — Trial Prep Pro

Hinshaw & Culbertson; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Milwaukee seeks a Litigation Paralegal with experience in insurance defense and general civil litigation. The role involves researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys in accordance with firm policies.

Responsibilities include managing case files, drafting subpoenas and discovery, preparing medical chronologies, coordinating depositions, and supporting trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Five years of general civil litigation experience required.
• Experience reviewing medical records and creating medical chronologies preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree recommended.

Responsibilities

• Review case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement.
• Prepare subpoenas, discovery requests, and privilege logs.
• Organize medical records and timelines; assist with depositions and trial prep.
• Draft briefs, pleadings, chronologies, and exhibit lists for attorneys.
• Capture and record billable time; manage deadlines and documentation.
• Support trial preparation, witness materials, and exhibits; assist with presentations.

Skills

Civil litigation

Medical records

Attention to detail

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

LexisNexis

Pacer

Relativity

Sanction

TrialPad

iManage

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Milwaukee seeks a Litigation Paralegal with experience in insurance defense and general civil litigation. The role involves researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys in accordance with firm policies.

Responsibilities include managing case files, drafting subpoenas and discovery, preparing medical chronologies, coordinating depositions, and supporting trial preparation.