Litigation Parlegal

Overview

This role is for a Litigation Paralegal who drives case momentum. You will prepare pleadings, discovery, and case-development work that attorneys use to form strategy. You will also keep clients informed and help identify issues early to prevent delays.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, routine motions, discovery requests and responses, and mediation statements that require light attorney revision.
• Build the strategic core of each matter, including:
  • Fact chronologies
  • Deposition summaries
  • Document indexes
  • Witness profiles
• Research procedural questions and provide short, usable summaries with recommendations.
• Lead client fact-gathering calls and handle routine client questions with empathy and clear boundaries.
• Monitor each case for gaps, stalls, and approaching deadlines; raise solutions rather than waiting for instructions.
• Keep matter status current in the firm’s case systems so the team can track where each case stands.

Requirements

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, required.
• Paralegal certificate or associate's degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong legal writing with accuracy and attention to detail.
• A project-manager mindset to juggle multiple active matters, meet deadlines, and ask for help early when blocked.
• Ability to communicate warmly and clearly with clients, and concisely and clearly with the team.
• Comfortable working in Microsoft 365.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plaintiff-side employment law experience is a plus.
• Case-management experience is a plus; training will be provided.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay: $28.00–$39.00 per hour depending on experience and other factors.
• Performance bonuses tied to firm results.
• Medical, dental, and vision: the firm pays 80% of the single-plan premium.
• 401(k) with a 3% firm contribution.
• Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Generous paid time off and commuter benefits.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central, with occasional flexibility for case demands.

Location

• Remote, hybrid, or in-office options are available.
• The Minneapolis office includes a wellness room and fitness center.
• Must physically work in the United States; hiring is not available in every state.

Hiring Process

• Application submission
• Prevue strengths assessment
• Phone interview
• Kolbe assessment
• Final interview
• Offer, references, and background check

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available during the hiring process.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and a short note about the case work you are most proud of.