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

Compensation: $50,000 - $70,000 yearly

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

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