Description

About the Role

The Upper Midwest Law Center is seeking a full-time paralegal. The successful candidate ideally will possess 3+ years of complex civil litigation experience and the ability to manage a sophisticated and fast-moving docket. This person will report to the Senior Litigation Attorney. We place a premium on a positive attitude and high energy. 

This is an in-office role based in Minnetonka, MN. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

•   File pleadings in state, federal, and administrative courts
•   Maintain case files, manage the office calendar, and calculate docket deadlines in an organized and timely manner
•   Draft legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
•   Maintain knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and support attorneys in compliance
•   Communicate with chambers, court clerks, and outside counsel as needed
•   Manage outside vendor relationships
•   Create preparatory binders
•   Assist attorneys as needed, work with minimal supervision, and take ownership of the litigation docket

Requirements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of complex civil litigation experience
• Paralegal certification (or equivalent experience) is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing Upper Midwest Law Center's mission of protecting individual rights and enforcing limits on government power through litigation
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment and actively contribute to a culture of innovation and initiative
• Deep understanding of and commitment to the organization’s mission and litigation approach