Professional Paralegal opening in downtown La Crosse with Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik, the largest law firm in the area, serving clients in Western Wisconsin for over 100 years.
The candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys with civil litigation.
Responsibilities include drafting and preparing motions and other legal documents, organizing case files, filing documents with the court, scheduling mediation and/or hearings, daily client contact and communicating with the courts and opposing counsel as needed.
Conducting research, proofreading, answering telephones and screening potential client calls.
Keeps accurate records of all communication (i.
e.
phone calls, emails, secure messages), expenses, case documents (such as client intake sheets, pleadings, etc.
), and time entries in Smokeball.
Performs other duties as assigned by partner attorneys.
A bachelor's degree, associate degree or certificate program in paralegal studies preferred, but not necessary with the right candidate willing to learn.
We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits ( including insurance, 401(K), profit sharing, PTO and more).
Please send a letter of interest with resume and references to Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik Attn: HR P.
O.
Box 1927, La Crosse, WI 54602-1927 or click on the "Apply Now" link.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,368.
11 - $54,636.
86 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Profit sharing
* Retirement plan
* Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* La Crosse, WI 54601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person