Litigation Paralegal

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Litigation Paralegal position in our Milwaukee Office.

The Position

Wilson Elser's Milwaukee office is looking for an experienced litigation paralegal to join our Paralegal Service Center. This Paralegal Service Center in Milwaukee supports a wide variety of practice areas in all our 44 national offices. This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft discovery requests and answers
• Draft stipulations, orders, motions to compel, motions for show cause, notices of IME
• Redact claim files
• Process and follow up on authorizations for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, tax, union, educational and other records
• Communications with experts, including IME doctors, in particular the selection of materials to be sent to experts
• Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Review file for outstanding discovery in preparation for court appearances, pleadings, depositions, and trial preparation
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Manage documents and organize case files
• Trial preparation, including determination and preparation of exhibits, witness materials, and pre-trial filings
• Prepare supportive materials for mediations
• Facilitate ESI collection and review
• Prepare materials and exhibits for depositions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in a fast paced, high volume, team-oriented environment
• Experience with pretrial discovery, hearings, arbitration and trial preparations are helpful
• Must be able to prioritize tasks for multiple attorneys
• Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems.
• Must be able to work independently and be proactive

Why Should You Apply? 

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.