Kerkhoven, MN | Posted 1 week ago
### Job Duties Core Responsibilities: • Case Management: Maintain, organize, and track complex digital and physical case files from intake through resolution. • Document Drafting: Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery demands, briefs, and routine legal correspondence. • Legal Research: Utilize legal databases to research relevant statutes, case law, and public records to support litigation strategies. • Client & Court Communication: Act as a professional liaison between attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and courthouse staff in Kandiyohi County and surrounding jurisdictions. • Scheduling & Deadlines: Manage the attorney’s calendar(s), tracking strict court deadlines, scheduling depositions, hearings, and client consultations. Qualifications & Skills: • Technical Savvy: Proficiency in legal practice management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Minnesota’s e-Filing system (eFile & eServe). • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on proofreading and formatting accuracy. • Local Focus: Familiarity with Minnesota state court rules and local legal procedures is highly preferred. • Soft Skills: High level of discretion, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to handle sensitive client situations with empathy. ### Minimum Education Required Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or bachelor’s degree with a Paralegal Certificate ### Minimum Experience Required 2+ years of experience working as a legal assistant/paralegal in a private firm setting. ### Shift First (Day) ### Number of Openings 1 ### Compensation $19.00 - $25.00 / Hourly ### Additional Compensation Eligible for Quarterly and Yearly incentive and bonus pay. ### Postal Code 56201 ### Job Type Full Time ### Place of Work On-site ### Requisition ID 42248 ### Job Benefits Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401k, Flex Account, HSA, Long Term Disability ### Application Email [email protected]
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