Paralegal

Jimmy Jazz; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Structured vacation program

Competitive 401K match

Position specific bonus structures

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz is seeking a Paralegal to assist outside legal counsel and the legal supervisor with clerical and research support, including document preparation and review. The position requires an associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field, or equivalent work experience, and a paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, analyzing statutes and cases, organizing case files, and assisting with trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software
• 1-2 years of relevant experience strongly preferred
• Paralegal certificate required
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required – equivalent work experience will be considered in leu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings, and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
• Analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to legal team
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items
• Assists legal team with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings
• Develops and maintains records regarding hours spent on specific cases
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job description

• Job Category Legal, Administration
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

The Paralegal will assist outside legal counsel and legal supervisor by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review.

POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings, and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
• Analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to legal team
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items
• Assists legal team with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings
• Develops and maintains records regarding hours spent on specific cases
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required – equivalent work experience will be considered in leu of degree.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software

Experience:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience strongly preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Paralegal certificate required

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Industry leading health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• Structured vacation program
• Competitive 401K match
• Position specific bonus structures

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to arrest or conviction records, race, religion, color, sex, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, service in armed forces, sexual orientation, genetic testing results, honesty testing, disability, the use of lawful products during non-working hours, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws.