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Paralegal - District Attorney

Milwaukee County
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Paralegal 

Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office

Hourly Pay Range $23.68 to $35.52

Closing Date: February 17, 2025, or upon receipt of the first 50 applications received

 

Job Summary:  To provide litigation and administrative support for the District Attorney’s Office. Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to legal research; working with case management systems; responding to open records requests and federal subpoenas, managing both physical and electronic incoming mail, compiling and publishing the bi-weekly office-wide newsletter, as well as other tasks as assigned.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the main District Attorney mailbox as well as the search warrant and arrest warrant mailboxes. Distribute emails accordingly and complete work necessary for search and arrest warrants
  • Under supervision of the Deputy District Attorney (Administration), process inquiries and draft replies to all public requests for records and federal subpoenas     
  • Compile and publish the bi-weekly newsletter of the office. This is to include articles both created and crowd sourced.
  • Compile new hire paperwork, work with system partners to obtain access to building and IT equipment. Greet new hires and complete on-boarding process.
  • Upload documents related to new and on-going litigation of our cases. Review, edit and site check briefs for appeals as directed by ADA in charge of post-conviction matters. Maintain a spreadsheet of cases that require attention.
  • Other duties as assigned including one-time projects as directed by the elected DA, and Deputy District Attorneys.

 

Minimum Requirements & Education:

  • Must be a current resident of the United States
  • At least an Associate Degree in Paralegal or a Paralegal Certificate
  • Three (3) years’ experience working in a legal environment.
  • Current Notary or eligible to obtain Notary during employment

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree and three (3) years’ experience working in legal environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Working knowledge of CCAP

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Wisconsin statutes and case law; knowledge of, including legal requirements and procedures for filing petitions and other pleadings; knowledge of legal research methods; interviewing skills; analytical skills; organizational skills; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, and to prepare thorough, accurate, and grammatically correct reports; proficiency in word processing, database and spreadsheet applications, especially Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to plan, assign, and coordinate work on complex tasks, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team on complex tasks; ability to perform various functions in the  CCAP, computer system; ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with cases. The ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 20Lbs.

 

NOTE: This position is unclassified and not subject to Civil Service Rules and Regulations. This original application is open to qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Appointee must establish Wisconsin State residency within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency. During the application process please upload your updated resume and cover letter outlining experience. 

 

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION