Paralegal

Appleton, Wisconsin

5 days ago

Job Description

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Job Title: Paralegal (Appleton office)

“It was like stepping out of the Stone Age and into Star Wars.” – Kim Rose, recalling her first day at Sterling Lawyers

Sterling Lawyers, LLC (sterlinglawyers.com) is a rapidly growing law firm that exclusively practices family law with a fixed fee model. Leave behind the stress of tracking billable hours and toxic micromanagement to join a supportive, successful and very collaborative legal team.

At Sterling Lawyers we commit to making a positive impact at every touch point with clients, the community, and our team. We reduce stress and increase flexibility in your role by using modern, efficient technology and business practices.

Are you ready to join our top-performing team and make a difference in people's lives? We’re looking for the right people to further expand our Paralegal team based in Appleton.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base salary range starting at $47,400, depending on experience
Uncapped performance-based bonus monthly potentially ranging from $500 to $1,500 per month
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Insurance starts on the first of the month following your hire date
Paid vacation and holidays
401K with Matching
Short & Long-Term Disability

Experience:
Preferred: Paralegal Degree or Certificate or previous experience in legal setting or as a Sterling Lawyers Legal Assistant

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to support attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
File documents initially and in existing e-filed cases, and process payments related to the same.
E-file any/all documents for your attorneys, and update attorneys with any/all changes in e-filing requirements.
Draft and e-file pleadings and other documents as requested by attorneys
Prepare Interrogatories & Requests for Production of Documents.
Prepare Answers to Interrogatories & Requests (compile all documentation; scan, categorize, tag, and draft the written responses; prepare copies per attorney instructions).
Prepare Request for Pretrial: draft Pre-Trial Memos for attorney review; forward Pre-Trial Memos with all exhibits to judge and opposing counsel.
Manage attorney calendars including scheduling all hearings, prove ups and continuously reviewing/reconciling electronic dockets in counties.
Scheduling Client, opposing party and opposing counsel calls.
Process incoming mail: scanning documents into the client file, forwarding mail to client and attorney, and determining/coordinating next steps.
Organize and update electronic and/or physical file: Court case, participants, folders, county, judge, opposing counsel, GAL, etc.
Filing of the attorney's in/outbox into physical files.
Close out files: confirm that the attorney sent a closing email and that our billing department has any financial information needed to complete the closing process.
Enter and submit for reimbursement any case expenses.
Ordering office supplies, filling paper in printers, changing printer cartridges when needed, adding funds to the postage meter, and fulfilling other office duties as necessary.
Carry out follow-up communication with clients for case updates, incoming/outgoing mail, new hearing dates, scheduling meetings with the attorneys, etc.
Prepare documents for Service, coordinating with the Process Server, and providing all documents; follow-up to confirm service, file Affidavit of Service, and inform the attorney/client of the same.

About Us:
At Sterling Lawyers, LLC, we do family law differently. With offices across Wisconsin and Illinois, our mission is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families navigating change.

We’re not just practicing law — we’re reimagining it. Our team combines empathy, innovation, and purpose to deliver an exceptional client experience. We use technology to simplify processes, empower clients, and support our attorneys and staff in doing their best work.

If you’re driven by impact, collaboration, and continuous growth, you’ll feel right at home here.

Job Type: Full-time
Alternative Position Names: Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, Paralegal, Legal Aid

Numbers & Facts

Location	Appleton, Wisconsin
Website	https://www.sterlinglawyers.com/careers/

Skills

Administrative Skillsunmatched
Attorneyunmatched
Business Practicesunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Customer Experienceunmatched
Family Lawunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Legalunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Mail Processingunmatched
Order Suppliesunmatched
Paralegalunmatched
Printersunmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched

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