Paralegal - Litigation - Des Moines, IA

Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

About the role

Fredrikson is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Paralegal to join our growing litigation team in Des Moines. This is an opportunity to work alongside talented attorneys on sophisticated business litigation matters while playing a critical role in case management, organization, discovery, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents
• Manage and organize case materials
• Coordinate discovery
• Utilize litigation support and trial presentation platforms such as Relativity, Nuix, and Trial Director

Successful candidates are highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, and can manage competing priorities with confidence and independence.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting complex litigation matters and will bring a high level of professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail. A minimum of three years of litigation paralegal experience is preferred; however, exceptional candidates with fewer years of experience are encouraged to apply. Experience tracking and billing time is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee resource benefits (including counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance)
• Paid parental leave and parenting classes
• Parking and transportation options
• Retirement plan with financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

Pay

The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate’s experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location. The firm offers a highly competitive salary.

Schedule

37.5-hour work week with a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm with a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet.” Our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. The firm’s 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico, and China.