Paralegal

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Paralegal to support litigation in the criminal division, focusing on digital discovery management and trial preparation. You will review discovery, order reports, update PROTECT, and create digital exhibits for trials.

Minimum qualifications include either an Associate Degree or Paralegal certificate with 3 years in a legal setting, or a Bachelor's with 3 years’ experience; Notary or eligibility is 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 setting.
• Any Bachelor Degree and three years’ experience in a legal environment.
• Current Notary or eligible to obtain Notary during employment.

Responsibilities

• Review digital discovery (reports, recordings, video) for completeness and order missing reports.
• Identify and request materials from law enforcement and distribute digital discovery for trials.
• Assist prosecutors with ordering records, redacting materials, and creating digital exhibits.

Education

Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's Degree with 3 years in legal environment

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CCAP

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:59 AM

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day.

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Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please email [e-mail]. an online application must be submitted for consideration.

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Paralegal

Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office

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.

• 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

Please Note: 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 20 lbs.

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

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.