Litigation Paralegal - Milwaukee, WI

Beacon Hill; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Bonus opportunities

401(k)

Professional development

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Milwaukee, WI to work closely with attorneys and clients on complex civil litigation defense matters. The role offers a hybrid schedule, competitive salary, and great benefits.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and takes ownership of active matters while anticipating deadlines and next steps. Join a firm that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of defense civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Working knowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Strong technology and software experience including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, iManage, and more.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, initiative, and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, state and federal court filings, and document-intensive matters.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation documents; coordinate document collection, review, production, and privilege logs.
• Review records and evidence, conduct legal research, and prepare summaries, chronologies, exhibits, and case materials.
• Research and investigate cases and relevant matters.
• Record billable time.
• Assist with trial prep including subpoenas, notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, etc.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors; assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

LexisNexis

PACER

Relativity

iManage

Job description

A well known national law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Milwaukee, WI. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and clients on complex civil litigation defense matters. This position offers a hybrid schedule, competitive salary, and great benefits!

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable taking ownership of active matters while anticipating deadlines and next steps.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, state and federal court filings, and document-intensive matters.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation documents; coordinate document collection, review, production, and corresponding privilege logs.
• Review records and evidence, conduct legal and factual research, and prepare summaries, chronologies, exhibits, and case materials.
• Research and investigate cases and relevant matters.
• Record billable time.
• Assist with trial prep including trial subpoenas, notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, and more.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors, and assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of defense civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Working knowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Strong technology and software experience including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, iManage, and more.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, initiative, and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and clients.

Why Join

• Join a firm that respects and encourages work-life balance and professional growth.
• Work directly with attorneys and take a meaningful role in matters from inception through trial.
• Receive competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k), professional development support, and workplace flexibility.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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