Fall Paralegal Internship

Robins Kaplan; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Robins Kaplan LLP is seeking a Paralegal Intern to support multiple practice areas in our Minneapolis office. The internship requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, is onsite, and offers exposure to e-Discovery tasks, deposition support, and trial preparation under mentor guidance.

Current enrollment in a paralegal certificate program with an internship component is required. The position is part-time and non-exempt, with an hourly pay of $20.00.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a paralegal certificate program requiring an internship component.

Responsibilities

• Shadow paralegals and work independently with guidance from mentors.
• Interview members of various work groups to understand firm operations.
• Document coding and tagging in Relativity or other e-Discovery tasks.
• Utilize databases and electronic document management systems.
• Supervised preparation of deposition kits and trial exhibits.
• Summarize testimony and case records, itemize damages, and assist with discovery responses.
• Observe hearings, trials, oral arguments, or view video-taped depositions.

Skills

Paralegal program enrollment

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Robins Kaplan LLP is among the nation’s premier trial law firms, with more than 200 attorneys in several major cities. Our attorneys litigate, mediate, and arbitrate client disputes, always at the ready for an ultimate courtroom battle. For more than 85 years, we have we have changed law, business, and society for the better by redefining what’s possible. TheParalegal Intern will be given the opportunity to assist with multiple practice areas, including Intellectual Property, Business Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Estates and Trusts, Insurance, Appeals, Mass Tort, Class Action, Antitrust, Real Estate, as well as Pro Bono representation.

Where you will work

The intern will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. The work schedule is negotiable, but must be during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The intern is required to work all hours onsite at our Minneapolis office.

Responsibilities

Over the average six-week internship, possible assigned tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Shadowing paralegals and working independently with guidance from mentors;
• Interviewing members of various work groups to understand large firm operations;
• Document coding and tagging in Relativity, or other related e-Discovery tasks;
• Utilizing databases and electronic document management systems;
• Supervised preparation of deposition kits and trial exhibits;
• Summarizing testimony and case records, itemizing damages, and assisting with discovery responses;
• Observing hearings, trials, oral arguments, or viewing video-taped depositions.

Qualifications and Application Requirements

• Current enrollment in a paralegal certificate program requiring an internship component.

Please upload a cover letter, resume, current transcript, and internship course requirements with your application.

Physical Demands of Position

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time (working at a computer)
• Must be able to move/traverse about inside the office intermittently throughout the day (attend meetings, access file cabinets, obtain supplies from supply room, etc.)
• Operate computer and other office equipment such as a copy machine, printer, telephone, etc.
• Individual will interact regularly with others verbally, in-person, and via written communication.
• Ability to handle 50 lb. boxes of documents, pieces of evidence and physically arrange and organize case rooms.

In addition to the essential functions outlined above, the employee will provide additional assistance and support as directed by his/her supervisor.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. This is a part-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Robins Kaplan LLP to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. It is also our policy to work with individuals with disabilities when reasonable accommodations, sufficient to allow a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of their job, may be needed. It is our policy to be a workplace free from illegal discrimination and harassment.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.