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Civil Litigation Paralegal

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Feb 2026

💰 $70,000/yr($56,000/yr – $70,000/yr)

About the role

ROLE
We are seeking a Civil Litigation Paralegal to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (USAO EDWI) in Milwaukee, WI. In this role, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) on Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) matters by organizing case information, coordinating key documentation, and helping keep filings and trial prep on track.

This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct paralegal support to AUSAs for ACE investigations and trials
Identify and obtain facts from federal, state, and local agencies, witnesses, and counsel
Apply legal authorities and current case law to independently gather case material
Read and summarize transcripts, files, and other factual records
Collect financial, statistical, agency, and court records from public and nonpublic sources
Analyze documents and discovery materials to support case strategy
Draft factually precise legal memoranda for attorney review
Review financial and management operations records for varied organizations
Interpret financial data and statistical evaluations for oral and written reporting
Examine healthcare records, including medical files, billing records, and Medicaid or Medicare data
Assess case files against legal standards and document deficiencies
Request additional investigation to resolve missing or inconsistent case materials
Organize, inventory, and process large volumes of records, data, and discovery
Prepare exhibits for settlement discussions, discovery requests, and trial use
Deliver automated litigation support for complex trial preparation and courtroom presentations
Produce trial charts and visual materials using scanners, plotters, and related graphics tools
Operate Westlaw, Lexis, electronic case filing systems, and document scanning software
Use I Pro Eclipse or Relativity, Case Map, Time Map, and Trial Director or similar tools
Maintain Microsoft Office proficiency across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Meet AUSA and court deadlines while sustaining at least 95 percent accuracy

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Skilled in analyzing relevant statistics in case ﬁles against case law and litigation worthiness standards
Skilled in analyzing relevant legal precedent and summarizing findings
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly organized and strong attention to detail

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years of comparable paralegal experience
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license for any potential work-related travel
Experienced with interpreting voluminous case materials to oﬀer correction to case ﬁles (e.g. inconsistent material, etc.)
Experience in reviewing, sorting, classifying data to discover patterns of possible discriminatory activity.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required
A four-year undergraduate degree preferred
Paralegal certification preferred

LOCATION

Milwaukee, WI 53202

TELEWORK

Telework may be authorized

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
Must pass background investigation or obtain pre-employment waiver approval before start

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