Legal Staff Paralegal in Milwaukee, WI

Law Firm

Milwaukee, WI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Milwaukee, WI

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal Assistant - Data Clerk

Job Responsibilities:

The Paralegal Assistant - Data Clerk at the law firm is tasked with providing crucial support to attorneys and paralegals by managing data integrity and case organization. Key responsibilities include:

- Managing, organizing, storing, and analyzing all incoming data efficiently while adhering to agreed-upon security standards.
- Reviewing data for inconsistencies or anomalies that could impact analytical results.
- Maintaining the database and ensuring its accuracy and integrity.
- Communicating with team members regarding data changes and requirements.
- Downloading and saving documents into NetDocs.
- Assisting with other tasks as assigned.
- Meeting a billable requirement of 1000 hours annually.

Core Requirements:

- Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
- Professional and courteous interaction with clients and employees at all times, maintaining a professional appearance.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills to successfully perform position requirements.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing business demands.
- Producing an acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately, ensuring the quality of the final work product.
- Exercising good judgment by making sound and practical decisions and assuming responsibility for decisions, especially under deadlines.
- High level of professional integrity, maintaining confidentiality, and building trust.
- Ability to lead and motivate others; managing direct reports, including performance evaluation, goal-setting, employee development, and problem-solving, if applicable.

Position-Specific Requirements:

- Preferred experience with asbestos-related cases.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience with electronic court filings.
- Ability to prioritize workflow and manage time effectively.

Education and Experience Information:

- Required experience in data input.
- Preferred experience in asbestos-related cases.
- 1-2 years of experience in litigation is preferred.

Salary Information:

The compensation for the Paralegal Assistant - Data Clerk position at the law firm is commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience. The expected salary ranges for this position, based on location and other permitted factors, are as follows:

- State of California: $57,000 - $79,000
- State of Colorado: $49,000 - $68,000
- State of Illinois: $54,000 - $75,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $50,000 - $60,000
- State of Maryland: $47,000 - $59,000
- State of Massachusetts: $57,000 - $79,000
- State of Minnesota: $48,000 - $60,000
- State of New York: $55,000 - $66,000
- State of Washington: $51,000 - $62,000
- Washington, .: $59,000 - $71,400

In addition to the base salary, there are opportunities for discretionary bonuses, which are dependent on individual and firm performance, though they are not guaranteed. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for certain medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements.

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from minorities, females, disabled, and veterans. Principal applicants only are encouraged to apply, and they should include a cover letter and resume with their application.