Paralegal

Paralegal – Family Law (On-Site)

Renier Hotopp Law Offices, LLC

De Pere, Wisconsin (US)

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Own Case Progress and Client Experience in a High-Impact Legal Role

Renier Hotopp Law Offices is hiring a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to support attorneys in managing family law cases from start to finish. This on-site role is central to ensuring cases move forward efficiently, deadlines are met, and clients receive consistent, high-quality communication.

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for a professional who can operate with minimal oversight, produce accurate legal work, and confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management

• Manage family law cases from inception to resolution
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility
• Track deadlines and ensure timely filing of all legal documents
• Proactively manage task lists to keep cases moving forward

Document Preparation

• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, and discovery
• Prepare and e-file documents with courts at the county and state level

Client Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients
• Provide updates and respond to client inquiries within 24–48 hours
• Assist clients in completing required forms and gathering documentation

Administrative Coordination

• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate logistics
• Communicate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel

Trial Preparation

• Assist attorneys with trial and hearing preparation
• Organize exhibits, evidence, and trial notebooks
• Coordinate witness logistics and support courtroom preparation

Performance Expectations

• Maintain strong client communication with timely responses and no gaps in follow-up
• Meet or exceed billable and productivity targets
• Deliver highly accurate work with minimal corrections required
• Ensure all court filings are error-free and submitted on time
• Actively support attorneys and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Requirements:

• Paralegal experience, preferably in family law
• Strong experience with case management, legal drafting, and court filings
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication skills and professionalism with clients
• Experience with legal software such as Clio or similar case management systems preferred

Why Join Renier Hotopp Law Offices

• High-impact role with ownership over case progress and client experience
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work closely with attorneys on meaningful family law cases
• Growth potential within a structured and performance-driven firm

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Case Management

• Manage family law cases from inception to resolution
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility
• Track deadlines and ensure timely filing of all legal documents
• Proactively manage task lists to keep cases moving forward

Document Preparation

• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, and discovery
• Prepare and e-file documents with courts at the county and state level

Client Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients
• Provide updates and respond to client inquiries within 24–48 hours
• Assist clients in completing required forms and gathering documentation

Administrative Coordination

• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate logistics
• Communicate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel

Trial Preparation

• Assist attorneys with trial and hearing preparation
• Organize exhibits, evidence, and trial notebooks
• Coordinate witness logistics and support courtroom preparation

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience, preferably in family law
• Strong experience with case management, legal drafting, and court filings
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication skills and professionalism with clients
• Experience with legal software such as Clio or similar case management systems preferred

About the company

Renier Hotopp Law Offices, LLC is a Wisconsin family law firm dedicated exclusively to helping individuals and families navigate some of life’s most difficult transitions. With offices in De Pere and Burlington, our team represents clients throughout eastern Wisconsin in all types of Family Law matters.

We understand that family law cases are deeply personal moments that shape clients’ futures. Our attorneys combine strategic advocacy with genuine compassion, guiding clients through complex legal issues while remaining focused on protecting their families, finances, and long-term stability.

Our firm is built on a collaborative team model that allows the team to work closely together to deliver responsive service and strong results. At Renier Hotopp Law, we are committed to clear communication, thoughtful strategy, and powerful representation both inside and outside the courtroom.