Paralegal

Nilan Johnson Lewis Pa - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Nilan Johnson Lewis is a women-owned law firm located in Minneapolis, MN, that prides itself on an innovative, team-based approach to legal practice. The firm is dedicated to building strong partnerships with clients and emphasizes a culture of excellence, superior client service, and long-term investment in client relationships. We are currently seeking a paralegal with extensive litigation case management experience to join our Labor and Employment and Product Liability and Complex Torts practice groups. This role involves assisting with all litigation tasks, from fact investigation to discovery and trial, for multiple cases simultaneously. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate flexibility, and be prepared to handle a high level of responsibility within collaborative client teams. The paralegal will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting and responding to written discovery, coordinating the issuance and service of subpoenas, and managing the organization of case documents. This includes preparing chronologies of key facts and documents, maintaining internal case databases, and overseeing the progress of documents through litigation support departments. The role also requires preparing for trials, organizing exhibits, and assisting attorneys in the courtroom. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, a proactive approach to case management, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and locate cases, depositions, opinions, reports, and other relevant information related to the matter; contact and interview witnesses.
• Draft and respond to written discovery; prepare initial draft of pleadings, disclosures, written discovery, and pretrial documents on a proactive basis.
• Coordinate issuance and service of subpoenas; prepare responses to subpoenas.
• Coordinate the Bates-stamping, redaction, duplication, indexing of case documents and review of documents.
• Prepare various chronologies of key facts, key documents, and key individuals; track and create production charts.
• Create and maintain internal case databases, run searches on internal and external document databases and systems.
• Oversee the progress of documents through litigation support departments and fulfill requests from outside counsel and others.
• Organize interview memos, digests, and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation; prepare witness and matter materials for deposition preparation.
• Maintain deposition database; gather and prepare documents relevant to the deponent, organize exhibits, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of the proceeding.
• Organize declarations and exhibits for motion and discrimination charge responses.
• Prepare for and attend trials; organize exhibits, files, and all other supporting documents; coordinate trial set-up and logistics; assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes, handling exhibits, and marking documents referred to by counsel.

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience with a strong background in high-level case management responsibilities.
• Prior experience working in labor and employment is preferred.
• Certificate from an ABA-approved Paralegal program and/or a 4-year degree.
• Strong technical aptitude and solid hands-on experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, Relativity, and Trial Director.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing all aspects of complex e-discovery workflows from collection to production.
• Experience with trial preparation, trial presentation, and attending trial.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively establish priorities while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to take direction from multiple persons, be proactive, and take initiative in moving cases forward.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent client service.
• Ability to be flexible with work hours in order to meet the demands of workload and client needs.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Hybrid Working Policy
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Employer Match and Profit Sharing