Paralegal

This position provides an opportunity to work with a top law firm located in Eden Prairie, practicing exclusively in the areas of workers' compensation, PERA/MSRS disability and personal injury law. Our ideal candidate is organized; a motivated self-starter with high integrity, a commitment to excellence, and a willingness to grow with us in a fun, fast-paced environment!

Our paralegals work and learn directly from their lead attorney as well as other experienced paralegals in the firm; they have direct client contact. The candidate must be able to handle a variety of tasks at one time while maintaining a high-level of attention to detail. The candidate must also have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills.

Certification from an ABA-approved paralegal program or four-year degree is preferred, but not required. Paralegal experience and/or customer service experience is highly desirable.

We provide on-the-job training with a competitive salary, based on experience. Benefits include: flexible schedule, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, health insurance, dental insurance, short and long term disability insurance, and a 401k retirement plan with an automatic employer contribution. Additionally, our office includes a fitness facility with locker room, a scenic 2 mile walking/running path just steps from the building, and free covered parking.

What you will do:

• Work directly with attorneys to identify and coordinate the completion of projects.
• Interact with clients, opposing law firms, court staff, witnesses, and third parties.
• Manage and organize files.
• Draft documents, including pleadings such as discovery requests, discovery responses, affidavits, motions and letters
• Review documents for completeness.
• Obtain information from various parties, analyze and incorporate into documents
• Draft documents, including pleadings such as discovery requests, discovery responses, affidavits, motions and letters
• Manage discovery documentation collection and production
• Respond to client questions/inquiries as the case progresses
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation
• Electronically file documents
• Other projects as assigned

What you need to do the job:

• Certification from an ABA-approved paralegal program or four year degree is preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, electronic filing systems, and video conferencing with document sharing
• Organization, time management, and prioritization skills
• Excellent writing skills
•  Ability to communicate and coordinate with others
• Ability to have independent judgment, confidence, and self-direction
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion with confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) contribution
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• A friendly work environment where you will collaborate with firm members to pursue positive outcomes for the clients we proudly serve.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eden Prairie, MN 55344: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)