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DeWitt LLP - Law Firm · 1 hour ago

Paralegal

Madison, WI 53703

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

DeWitt LLP is a law firm seeking a full-time Family Law Paralegal in its Madison, Wisconsin office. The role involves drafting legal documents, maintaining case files, scheduling appointments, and serving as a liaison between clients and attorneys.

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Responsibilities

Drafting motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (e.g., financial disclosures, debt and asset lists, witness affidavits, child support worksheets, responsive pleadings, etc.)

Maintaining attorney calendars and case files

Scheduling appointments, court appearances, and mediation/deposition hearings

Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney, conducting client interviews and extensive client contact regarding discovery matters

Discovery preparation, including the collection and organization of documents necessary for the case

Preparing trial notebooks and aiding in trial settings

Preparing, assembling, and organizing exhibits for declarations, motions, mediations, trials, and general pleadings; coordinating exhibit intake, control, exhibit lists, and consistent labeling

Preparing and reviewing discovery packages, including requests for admissions, answers to interrogatories, and production requests

Working closely and collaboratively with legal assistants within the practice group

Annual billable hour requirement as assigned by the practice group

Qualification

Family law paralegal experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTechnical skillsTime managementDetail-orientedTeam playerWork ethic