Paralegal

Paralegal

Milwaukee, WI

Improving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Paralegal can change yours.

A Paralegal partners closely with the lead departmental paralegal, in-house counsel, and external counsel to support and drive litigation matters through to resolution, while also providing comprehensive administrative support to the Legal Department. Success in this role requires strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of management. Maintaining strict confidentiality and consistently demonstrating a professional presence are essential.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program including (depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan):
  • Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan

Responsibilities:

• Draft and review legal pleadings, briefs, and written discovery for review and use by in-house and outside counsel. Compile and organize documents and information responsive to discovery requests
• Manage service of process and response calendaring for Michels family of companies
• Assist with day-to-day management of litigation matters and maintaining internal claims databases
• Perform research on, implement, and maintain legal department policies and procedures
• Provide administrative support to department: schedule meetings, process mail, assist with correspondence, make copies, maintain standard department materials, and manage distribution
• Assist department personnel in the preparation, editing, and transmittal of documents, correspondence, and presentations

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination
• Intermediate knowledge of law
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and DocuSign
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate (desired)

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability