Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Nurse Paralegal position in our Milwaukee Office.

The Position

Wilson Elser's Milwaukee Office seeks a Full Time Nurse Paralegal to join our expanding Paralegal Service Center. This Paralegal Service Center supports a wide variety of practice areas, in all of our 46 national offices. This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking to expand their careers and who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm. Paralegal training will be provided if needed.

This position may be hybrid if desired, but will require attendance at least one day per month in the Milwaukee office. The hours for this position will be scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and summarize medical records
• Create medical chronologies and narrative summaries of medical records
• Create billing record summaries in Excel
• Determine, prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
• Conduct investigative research on expert witnesses

Qualifications

• Licensed RN and Bachelor Degree Required
• Nurse Paralegal or Legal Nurse Consultant experience a plus, but paralegal training will be provided if needed
• Ability to quickly learn proprietary software systems and databases
• Strong written communication skills, including business writing and grammar
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational skills and a team player
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment, manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities to meet client needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Entry Level Litigation Paralegal position in our Milwaukee Office.

This position is in-office 5 days a week. 

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to learn civil litigation from the ground up and join our Paralegal Service Center. The Paralegal Service Center in Milwaukee supports a wide variety of practice areas in all of our 46 office locations.  Recent graduates and those enrolled in a paralegal or legal studies program are encouraged to apply for this full-time position. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare summary of deposition transcripts
• Assemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents, including medical records
• Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records, trial preparation
• Contact outside sources (government agencies, etc.) to obtain public information and review and analyze the same
• Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Assist in document productions
• Draft subpoenas, notices of deposition and pattern discovery requests
• Conduct investigative research on opposing parties and expert witnesses
• Manage documents and organize case files

Qualifications

• Must have an associate’s degree from an ABA Approved Paralegal Studies Program or a bachelor’s degree
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management system
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing
• Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
• Must be able to work independently and be proactive

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Administrative Assistant/Paralegal Clerk position in our Milwaukee Office.  

The Position

Wilson Elser's Milwaukee office is looking for a full time Administrative Assistant/Paralegal Clerk. This is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate who is interested in the legal industry.

This position is on-site in our Milwaukee office. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative support to paralegals and director of paralegal services.
• Data entry in workflow management software.
• Processing vendor invoices and following up on payment status.
• Paralegal tasks such as processing authorizations for medical records, tracking those requests and following up with medical providers on outstanding records.
• Manage documents and organize electronic case files.
• Serve as liaison between IT department and local office for technology needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing
• Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
• Must be able to work independently and be proactive
• Good problem solving, planning, confidentiality, and time management skills are important
• Ability to work well in a team environment