Paralegal

Crawford Thomas LLC; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support attorneys with legal research, document preparation, discovery, and day-to-day legal operations in Wisconsin.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of paralegal experience, a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program.
• Employment law experience preferred.
• Legal research and document-management experience.
• Familiarity with LexisNexis and Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research involving laws, cases, and regulations.
• Draft and review legal documents, filings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Assist with evidence, exhibits, witness statements, and case preparation.
• Communicate with clients and provide case updates.
• Prepare court filings and track important deadlines.
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions.
• Provide administrative and operational support to attorneys.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Document management

Discovery

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

PARALEGAL

Salary: $60,000–$75,000

Experience: 2+ Years

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Preferred Experience: Employment Law

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support attorneys with legal research, document preparation, discovery, case management, and day-to-day legal operations.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct legal research involving laws, cases, and regulations.
• Draft and review legal documents, filings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Assist with evidence, exhibits, witness statements, and case preparation.
• Communicate with clients and provide case updates.
• Prepare court filings and track important deadlines.
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions.
• Provide administrative and operational support to attorneys.

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of paralegal experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution.
• Employment law experience preferred.
• Legal research and document-management experience.
• Familiarity with LexisNexis and/or Westlaw.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Discovery experience is a plus.

Compensation

• $60,000–$75,000 annual salary.

WHY JOIN?

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hands-on involvement in research, discovery, and case preparation.
• Work directly with attorneys across a variety of legal matters.
• Opportunity to apply and expand your litigation support experience.