Remote-Eligible Litigation Paralegal & Research Specialist

State of Wisconsin

Madison (WI)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 67,000

Full time

46 hours ago

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Job summary

The Wisconsin Court System’s Office of Lawyer Regulation seeks a full-time Legal Associate in Madison, WI. The role provides paralegal and legal secretarial support, editing and proofreading pleadings, and preparing preliminary drafts of legal documents for confidential matters.

Responsibilities include legal research, case management, and coordination with attorneys and court staff while meeting strict deadlines.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, criminal justice, or 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 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.
Skill in legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, or similar databases, and in drafting, proofreading, and formatting professional legal documents.
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 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.