Paralegal

$50,000 - $55,000/Yr

Mundahl Law - Maple Grove, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Maple Grove, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team at Mundahl Law. The ideal candidate will utilize their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. This position is crucial for the firm, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others.

Responsibilities

• Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
• Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
• Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
• Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
• Address client issues through email, zoom, and phone contact
• Handle attorney calendars, set mediation, and court hearings, draft legal documents, coordinate with other staff members on administrative matters, and be an active team member of our firm
• Maintain an organized filing system, and schedule appointments for two attorneys
• Handle time and billing for self and two attorneys daily and be responsible for accurate accounting of WIP on a twice-monthly basis

Requirements

• Talented communicator and writer
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
• Must have great time-management skills and organizational skills
• At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $50,000 - $55,000 yearly DOE
• Supportive work environment that values work/life balance
• Opportunities for professional development in a growing legal team