Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze law sources, including statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes.
• Prepare various legal documents—such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and articles of incorporation—for review and use by corporate counsel.
• Perform clerical duties including scheduling appointments, taking dictation, composing routine correspondence, and routing mail.
• Maintain paper and electronic files, prepare affidavits of documents, and ensure the proper indexing and filing of original legal documents.
• Organize and track matter progress files and monitor new or updated laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving/analysis and thoroughness.
• Proficiency in communication and presentation skills.
• High levels of personal effectiveness, credibility, and business acumen.
• Strong initiative, teamwork orientation, and technical capacity.
• Paralegal certification is required.

Summary Job Title

Paralegal FLSA Status: Exempt Leading Tier: Leading Self SUMMARY The Paralegal provides comprehensive legal support and administration to attorneys and other legal professionals. This role focuses on corporate, labor and employment, transactional, and administrative law.

Case Investigation

Investigate case facts and relevant laws to determine causes of action and prepare cases accordingly.

Work Ethic

The position will require a minimum of two references EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Required Education: A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or one to two years of related experience/training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Professional Experience

At least three (3) years of experience as a paralegal in a city, county, state office, public interest entity, law firm, or corporate legal department.

Specialized Knowledge

Experience writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Thorough knowledge of legal terminology, principles, and research techniques. In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Proficiency in relevant computer software. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no supervisory responsibilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT The role operates in a professional office environment and involves the routine use of standard equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Physical demands include regular talking and hearing, frequent standing or walking, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. TRAVEL Travel is primarily local during the business day, though some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected as duties demand OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice OUR VALUES Native American Owned & Proud | Accountable | Team Focused | Innovative | Visionary | Excellence. AAP/EEO Statement Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.