Paralegal

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Paralegal

Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office

Hourly Pay Range $23.92 to $35.88

Closing Date: February 22, 2026, or sooner upon receipt of the first 50 applications submission received.

Job Summary: To provide litigation support for units within the criminal division of the District Attorney's Office, principally relating to the management and processing of digital criminal discovery in criminal cases. The management and processing of criminal discovery is a statutory requirement in the code of criminal procedure.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review digital Discovery (e.g., reports, recordings, video) for completeness. Order reports and/or files missing from Discovery materials and confirm receipt of missing reports or files once requested. Update PROTECT case management system to document discovery process.
• Review requests for specific discovery issues in criminal cases in anticipation of trial. Respond to requests by identifying and requesting materials from law enforcement agencies, once received distribute digital discovery via electronic sharing methods or physical copies.
• Perform various trial-support related tasks for prosecutors such as ordering certified copies of business, medical and court records, redacting medical records and reports, and creating digital exhibits for trials

Minimum Requirements & Education:

• Must be a current resident of the United States
• Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate and three (3) years of experience working in a legal environment.
• Any Bachelor Degree and three (3) years of experience working in a legal environment
• Current Notary or eligible to obtain Notary during employment

Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of CCAP

Please Note: Depending on work demands and supervisor approval, this position is eligible to work remotely 20% of the time.

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

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Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.