Paralegal

Milwaukee County Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligibility

Job summary

Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Litigation Support Specialist to manage digital discovery for criminal cases, ensuring completeness and compliant sharing of materials. The role emphasizes proficiency with MS Excel and CCAP, and requires the ability to prepare and redact records and create digital exhibits for court use.

The position may allow remote work up to 20% depending on workload and supervisor approval, with residency within the United States required.

Qualifications

• Must be a current resident of the United States.
• Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate and 3 years of experience in a legal environment.
• Any Bachelor Degree and 3 years’ experience in a legal environment.
• Current Notary or eligible to obtain Notary during employment.

Responsibilities

• Review digital Discovery (e.g., reports, recordings, video) for completeness.
• Order reports and/or files missing from Discovery materials and confirm receipt of missing reports or files once requested.
• Update PROTECT case management system to document discovery process.
• Review requests for specific discovery issues in criminal cases in anticipation of trial.
• Respond to requests by identifying and requesting materials from law enforcement agencies, then distribute digital discovery via electronic sharing methods or physical copies.
• Perform trial-support tasks such as ordering certified copies of records, redacting records, and creating digital exhibits for trials.

Job description

Hourly Pay Range $23.92 to $35.88

Closing Date: September 07, 2026, or sooner upon receipt of the first 50 applications received

Job Summary

To provide litigation support for units within the criminal division of the District Attorney’s Office, principally relating to the management and processing of digital criminal discovery in criminal cases. The management and processing of criminal discovery is a statutory requirement in the code of criminal procedure.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review digital Discovery (e.g., reports, recordings, video) for completeness.
• Order reports and/or files missing from Discovery materials and confirm receipt of missing reports or files once requested.
• Update PROTECT case management system to document discovery process.
• Review requests for specific discovery issues in criminal cases in anticipation of trial.
• Respond to requests by identifying and requesting materials from law enforcement agencies, once received distribute digital discovery via electronic sharing methods or physical copies.
• Perform various trial-support related tasks for prosecutors such as ordering certified copies of business, medical and court records, redacting medical records and reports, and creating digital exhibits for trials.

Minimum Requirements & Education

• Must be a current resident of the United States
• Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate and 3 years of experience working in a legal environment.
• Any Bachelor Degree and three (3) years’ experience working in a legal environment.
• Current Notary or eligible to obtain Notary during employment.

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of CCAP

Depending on work demands and supervisor approval, this position is eligible to work remotely 20% of the time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Wisconsin statutes and case law; knowledge of, including legal requirements and procedures for filing petitions and other pleadings; knowledge of legal research methods; interviewing skills; analytical skills; organizational skills; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, and to prepare thorough, accurate, and grammatically correct reports; proficiency in word processing, database and spreadsheet applications, especially Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to plan, assign, and coordinate work on complex tasks, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team on complex tasks; ability to perform various functions in the CCAP, computer system; ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with cases. The ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 20Lbs.

Additional Information

NOTE: This position is unclassified and not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. This original application is open to qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION