Paralegal - Legal Assistant
Location
Maple Grove, MN | United States
Job description
Are you looking for a small law firm with a caring work environment that treats staff, clients, and the public with kindness and respect? Do you see yourself as a part of a team of professionals that assist folks going through a divorce? We’re hiring a paralegal to work with clients, prepare legal documents, file motions, and handle all case aspects from start to finish. Applicants need to have some experience working with family law matters. Are you highly organized, have great computer skills, and can multitask with great attention to detail? If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community.
Please include a cover letter on why this job is right for you.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Job duties include addressing 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.
- Take care of administrative tasks such as maintaining an organized filing system, and scheduling 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.
- Be willing to maintain a good work/personal life balance to be a happy and contributing member of our group.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
- Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
About Company:
Mundahl Law is a small and lively law firm that puts people first. We value families, both of our clients and our employees. This is a woman-owned and run business and LGBTQIA+ friendly firm.
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