Litigation Paralegal

Overview

This position provides effective support in defined phases of the litigation or non-litigation process under the close supervision of an attorney.

You will report to a manager, legal services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Position Compensation Range: $27.46 - $45.11 (Hourly)
• Compensation may vary based on job level and geographic work location.
• Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits
• 401(k) contribution and pension plan
• Annual incentive
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid time off program: 23 days accrued annually for full-time employees
• Student loan repayment program
• Paid-family leave

Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for organization benefits.

Responsibilities / Primary Accountabilities

• Assist an attorney in trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence, and legal memorandums under attorney supervision.
• Organize, summarize, and evaluate medical records in the discovery process and for trial preparation.
• Conduct investigation and discovery under limited supervision.
• Draft discovery responses and help prepare witnesses and demonstrative evidence for trial.
• Assist attorneys in complex depositions, hearings, trials, and similar settings as needed.
• Represent insured or the organization in small claims / conciliation court for defense or subrogation if applicable by jurisdiction.
• Review files to identify issues, records needed, and the possibility of settlement.

Requirements / Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
• Demonstrated experience conducting legal research; performing investigations; gathering and summarizing medical records; indexing depositions; gathering evidence; and preparing exhibits for trial, with minimal assistance.
• Demonstrated experience preparing pleadings, motions, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and other legal correspondence with minimal assistance.
• Knowledge and understanding of insurance, legal ethics rules, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience with various PC software applications, legal research tools, and trial applications, including:
  • Microsoft Office Suites
  • Internet Explorer
  • Outlook
  • Acrobat
  • Westlaw
  • Trial Pad
• Knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system.

Licenses

• Not Applicable.

Travel / Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
• Physical Requirements: Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Working Conditions: Not Applicable.

Additional Information

• New employees participate in New Employee Orientation during their first week. Orientation is held in person at the organization’s Madison, WI Headquarters or one of its core locations; at times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
• Offer to selected candidates is contingent on the results of applicable background checks.
• Offer to selected candidates is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting.

Location

Madison, WI Headquarters (in-person orientation during the first week, with possible virtual delivery at times).