Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout the life cycle of assigned matters, from initial intake through file closure, while helping keep case activity on track.
• Maintain orderly electronic and physical case records, ensuring documents are accurately stored, updated, and easy to retrieve.
• Draft, format, review, and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, reports, and related case documents with close attention to detail.
• Cook up deadlines, court dates, and other key calendar events, including tracking time-sensitive filing and statute-related dates under attorney guidance.
• Prepare and submit court filings, assist with document production tasks such as Bates labeling, and work within e-discovery systems to manage case materials.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and internal support staff to provide status updates, clarify priorities, and help move matters forward efficiently.
• Sort, scan, copy, and distribute incoming and outgoing records, correspondence, and supporting materials for both active and prospective matters.
• Conduct basic legal and factual research to support case development, trial preparation, and other attorney requests.
• Afford assistance with administrative processes such as conflict checks, engagement documentation, retainer tracking, and correspondence related to new or declined representations.

Requirements

• Absolutely requires an associate’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• A paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Three (3) plus years of relevant experience in a paralegal or legal administrative support capacity.
• Working knowledge of Minnesota and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Experience with e-filing processes, pleading preparation, e-discovery tools, and case management software.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to produce accurate, detail-focused legal documents.
• Excellent organization, proofreading, and written communication skills, with a consistent focus on accuracy and formatting quality.
• Ability to manage competing priorities from multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment while exercising discretion with confidential information.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, preparing high-quality legal documents, and handling sensitive information with sound judgment and professionalism.