Paralegal Brookfield Part time

Ratzel & Associates; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Free parking

Competitive pay

Job summary

The law firm of Ratzel & Associates, LLC is looking for a skilled Paralegal in Town of Brookfield, Wisconsin. The candidate must have civil litigation experience and be adept at managing a high-volume case load. Responsibilities include managing case files, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research.

This position offers flexible hours, free parking, and competitive pay based on experience, fostering a fun and casual office environment.

Qualifications

• At least two to three years of experience in civil litigation.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a high-volume case load.
• Experience with medical records and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files from pre-suit to close.
• Draft correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
• Prepare discovery responses and organize materials for depositions.
• Conduct legal research and trial preparations.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Proficient in MS Office

Strong communication skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Education

Paralegal Certification (preferred)

Job description

The law firm of Ratzel & Associates, LLC is seeking to add a Paralegal with experience in civil litigation due to increased growth. We are in need of a self-motivated paralegal who is able to work autonomously and multi-task a high-volume case load.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification, preferred - but not required
• At least two to three years of civil litigation paralegal experience (experience with medical records is a plus)
• Medical terminology background (helpful)
• Experience drafting and responding to standard written discovery, compiling exhibits, pleadings, analyzing and summarizing medical charts and deposition transcripts.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Presentation) and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, other office equipment)
• Trial preparation
• Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and E‑filing system
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Work well with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Case file management from pre-suit to close
• Manage and track court deadlines
• Review new case files and summarize findings
• Draft correspondence to clients and other attorneys
• Prepare discovery responses, review and prepare exhibits
• Prepare and organize materials for depositions
• Extensive work with requesting, collecting, analyzing and summarizing medical charts into chronologies
• Schedule and prepare records for IME's as needed
• Legal research and Trial preparation; Attendance at Trial may be required
• Prepare deposition summaries and follow‑up on any new discovery found
• Manage documents and organize case files

Flexible hours, free parking, competitive pay based on experience. Fun and casual office.