Paralegal - Family Law ( Hybrid )

Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P. has an opening for an experienced Family Law Paralegal in our downtown Minneapolis office. The ideal candidate will have experience in Family Law and general litigation. Responsibilities include gathering information, communicating with clients, drafting motion documents and discovery responses, scheduling motions and mediations, composing and replying to emails and letters, creating detailed Excel marital estate balance sheets for dissolution cases, and other related legal tasks. The ability to work within scheduling constraints is crucial, including managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Draft legal correspondence, including letters, answering of informal and formal discovery and assisting in drafting of divorce pleadings and motion pleadings.
• Organize and prepare financial documents, i.e., balance sheets for large marital estates using Excel.
• Assist with mediation and trial preparation by preparing and organizing financial documents, outlines of issues, expert material, pleadings, depositions, and exhibits.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and support staff.
• Manage and prioritize projects to meet various deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of work experience as a Paralegal in a law firm. A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program and/or a 2 or 4-year degree is required.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook). Proficient in using Excel and creating marital estate balance sheets.
• Proficient in using litigation technology systems such as iManage/Work 10, Titan File, and Aderant.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, i.e., legal writing.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with deadlines and stressful situations.
• This position requires meeting 1600 billable hours/year (133 hours/month) and maintaining accurate tracking as part of your core responsibilities.

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