Litigation Paralegal

Cannon & Dunphy; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. in Brookfield, WI seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support personal injury and civil litigation matters through all stages of the case lifecycle.

You will draft and organize documents, manage case files, assist with discovery, research issues, and coordinate with clients and external parties while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Prepare and manage legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Review discovery materials and maintain case files.
• Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Draft and organize motions, affidavits, and related filings.
• Paralegal certificate or degree in paralegal studies preferred.
• Prior experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication, attention to detail, and deadline management.
• Proficiency with case management software, MS Office, and e-filing systems.
• On-site work in Brookfield, WI with client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Draft and organize legal documents, prepare pleadings and motions, and manage case files.
• Assist with discovery, including collection, review, and production of documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research and prepare summaries of records.
• Coordinate communications with clients and external parties; track deadlines and court dates.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Document review

Legal research

Motions & affidavits

Written & oral communication

Deadline management

On-site collaboration

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Legal case management software

Microsoft Office

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Company Description Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. is a Wisconsin-based personal injury law firm that has focused on representing individuals injured by the wrongful conduct of others for over 40 years. The firm represents people, not insurance companies, and handles both straightforward and complex litigation matters.

Role Description The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in personal injury and litigation matters through all stages of the case lifecycle. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and organizing legal documents, preparing pleadings and motions, managing case files, and assisting with discovery, including document collection, review, and production. The role also involves conducting legal and factual research, preparing summaries of medical and other records, coordinating communications with clients and external parties, and tracking deadlines and court dates. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Brookfield, WI, working closely with attorneys and staff in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and manage legal documents, including Legal Document Preparation and formal Pleadings.
• Experience with detailed Document Review and handling discovery materials and case files.
• Proficiency in Legal Research, including case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to personal injury litigation.
• Skills in drafting and organizing Motions, affidavits, and related court filings.
• Paralegal certificate or degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal, ideally in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal case management software, Microsoft Office, and electronic filing systems.
• Ability to work on-site, collaborate with attorneys and staff, and maintain client confidentiality and professionalism.