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Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C. is hiring two full-time family law paralegals; one in our Appleton office and one in our Green Bay office. If you are an organized self-starter with great computer skills, we’d love to hear from you! Follow the link for more details. 

Appleton Office Paralegal: Click here to apply

Green Bay Office Paralegal: Click here to apply

Job Description

Family Law Paralegal

Our potential new paralegal must possess exceptional verbal communication and telephone skills. This person must have a pleasant, professional demeanor with the ability to communicate with clients, attorneys, court staff, and the public, while working on clerical and administrative tasks. Good typing skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel, in particular) are necessary. Familiarity with Clio practice management software is a plus. This individual must be able to work 40 hours per week in the office during our normal business hours to begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with lunch breaks. We offer summer hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Fridays.

Job duties may include:

  • Answering the telephone and taking messages;
  • Communicating with potential and current clients;
  • Filing pleadings through the court electronic filing programs;
  • Gathering and organizing documentation, including financial information and other relevant materials;
  • Scanning and photocopying paperwork;
  • Calendar coordination, including scheduling events and monitoring deadlines;
  • Drafting letters and court documents; and
  • Assisting the attorney in trials when needed.

Qualifications:

  • Some experience in office setting, preferably in a clerical role
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Good computer skills, including typing, use of the internet and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to operate general office equipment
  • Law office experience is a plus, but not necessary

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plans
  • Paid time off for Holidays, Vacations and Personal Time

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Stacy Schlemmer at [email protected].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • St. Mark Women’s Ministry

Work Location:

  • In person