Full-time Supervising Paralegal

$58,426 - $64,972/Yr

Central Minnesota Legal Services - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Minneapolis, MN

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About the position

The Supervising Paralegal at Central Minnesota Legal Services (CMLS) will oversee a team of paralegals in a nonprofit law firm dedicated to providing free legal representation to low-income clients. This role involves both administrative and legal responsibilities, focusing primarily on family law, housing, and government benefits. The Supervising Paralegal will ensure effective team operations, manage workloads, and facilitate communication within the office, all while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team of paralegals in the Minneapolis and Anoka offices.
• Administer the paralegals' schedule and workload.
• Lead team meetings and coordinate office functions.
• Perform traditional paralegal assignments as needed.
• Draft letters and pleadings, and maintain client communication.
• E-file documents and manage file creation and maintenance.
• Enter accurate information into the firm's electronic case management system, LegalServer.

Requirements

• Minimum Paralegal AS degree, Paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Previous supervising experience preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds, including a trauma-informed approach.
• Attention to detail and excellent computer skills.
• Familiarity with the Minnesota state court system is beneficial.
• Experience working in an office environment is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work constructively in a team setting.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to speak a second language, particularly Spanish or Somali.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• 403(b) match
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for health care, dependent care, and commute
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Remote work available in a flexible hybrid weekly schedule
• 33.75-hour work week