Paralegal & Litigation Support Specialist (Remote Possible)

Wisconsin Court System / Wisconsin Supreme Court; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Court System invites applications for a full-time Legal Associate in the Office of Layer Regulation, based in Madison, WI. The role provides paraprofessional and legal secretarial support, drafting and proofreading pleadings, and preparing correspondence for counsel in confidential matters.

Starting September 2026, responsibilities include docketing, evidence handling, and administrative services while coordinating with attorneys and court staff to meet strict filing deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, criminal justice, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience providing legal assistance.
• Experience supporting litigation and regulatory proceedings, including preparing and managing filings (complaints, motions, subpoenas, briefs, and orders) and organizing exhibits and evidentiary materials for hearings.
• Experience using case management systems (e.g., Actionstep) and maintaining paper and electronic case files to track workflow, deadlines, and filings.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court filing procedures, service requirements, litigation timelines, and Wisconsin lawyer regulation processes, including Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules governing attorney discipline and procedure.
• Skill in legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, or similar databases, and in drafting, proofreading, and formatting professional legal correspondence and documents to support litigation and regulatory matters.
• Ability to coordinate with attorneys, referees, court staff, and external parties while managing multiple litigation matters and strict filing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support to OLR intake, investigative, and litigation counsel by obtaining evidence/documents and drafting, organizing, and evaluating materials for confidential matters.
• Perform complex factual and legal analysis to support intake, investigations, and litigation, and assist in developing and implementing legal strategy.
• Perform closure and post-discipline work, including cost collection matters such as filing judgments/satisfactions, investigating debtors, logging payments, recommending write-offs, and monitoring compliance.
• Provide logistical support to intake, investigative and assistant litigation counsel.
• Serve on internal OLR committees to evaluate and revise processes and recommend policy changes.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Proofreading

Case management

Communication with attorneys

Education

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, criminal justice, or a related field

Tools

Actionstep

Job description

The Wisconsin Court System invites applications for a full-time Legal Associate in the Office of Layer Regulation, based in Madison, WI. The role provides paraprofessional and legal secretarial support, drafting and proofreading pleadings, and preparing correspondence for counsel in confidential matters.

Starting September 2026, responsibilities include docketing, evidence handling, and administrative services while coordinating with attorneys and court staff to meet strict filing deadlines.