Senior Paralegal :: Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)
Occupations:
Paralegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All OtherLegal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsLawyersJudicial Law ClerksIndustries:
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the ElderlyLegal ServicesBusiness Schools and Computer and Management TrainingDrugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant WholesalersSocial Advocacy OrganizationsSenior Paralegal - Milwaukee, WI Duration: 12 months, OnsiteResponsibilities: Work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project SupervisorPerform moderately complex legal research and prepare legal documentsAssist litigation teams in trial preparation by organizing documents and evidenceProvide advanced automated litigation support using various software applicationsScreen for privileged documents and resolve identified issuesCommunicate with litigation teams about the status of discovery projectsPerform docketing duties and track case filingsAnswer outside inquiries that do not require legal interpretationsRequirements: Two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience requiredOne year of experience in automated litigation supportSound working knowledge of federal and state court systemsExcellent written and oral communication skillsThorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and WestlawHands-on familiarity with computer applications including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imagingKnowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resourcesAbility to deliver high-quality work under pressureEducation: Paralegal certificate, JD, or equivalent legal training or experienceCurrently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.