Paralegal

Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm — Baraboo, WI
Named “2025 Best Places to Work: Law Firms”!

Overview

This essential role is centered on managing all legal and administrative aspects of a busy plaintiff personal injury caseload, working directly with attorneys to move cases efficiently from inception to trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Caseload Management: Oversee and manage a high volume of personal injury cases from intake through the litigation phase. Maintain and monitor case calendars, ensuring all statutory, discovery, and litigation deadlines are met.

Legal Document Preparation: Draft, proofread, and finalize complex legal documents, including but not limited to:

Discovery responses (Interrogatories, Requests for Production).

Motions, notices, and pleadings for attorney review.

Demand packages for settlement negotiations.

Discovery & Evidence: Conduct initial factual and legal research. Organize, analyze, and summarize case-related documents, including medical records, billing statements, deposition transcripts, and insurance information. Prepare exhibit lists and trial binders.

Client Communication & Support: Serve as a key point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on case status and addressing concerns with compassion and patience. Prepare clients for depositions and mediations.

Coordination & Collaboration: Coordinate with medical providers, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and insurance adjusters. Schedule and facilitate depositions, mediations, hearings, and client appointments.

Administrative & File Management: Maintain detailed and accurate electronic and physical case files in the firm's case management system. Provide general office support, including managing correspondence and assisting with phones as needed.

Qualifications & Ideal Fit
Required Qualifications

Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Excellent legal writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.

High level of professionalism, compassion, and empathy towards clients navigating difficult situations.

Proven ability to handle a high volume of casework and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience as a Paralegal or Senior Case Manager, preferably in a personal injury law firm.

Experience with litigation

Experience with a legal case management software (e.g., FileVine, Clio, MyCase, etc.).

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a proactive self-starter who is highly motivated, reliable, and takes ownership of their work. You should demonstrate hard work, responsibility, honesty, and integrity in all your actions and interactions, and be eager to learn and grow within the firm.

Work Location & Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

On-site in Baraboo, WI. Potential to discuss a hybrid schedule for the right candidate. 

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume to:
Jacob Hooker, Human Resources Manager
[email protected]