Hybrid Paralegal - Criminal & Juvenile Law Support

State-of-Minnesot; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-Minnesot is seeking a paralegal to assist staff attorneys with preliminary and specialized legal tasks. The role involves drafting legal documents, organizing case files, conducting discovery, and interviewing clients and witnesses.

A hybrid work schedule is available after the 12-month probation period, with responsibilities spanning hearings, trials, and post-sentencing issues. The position requires a four-year paralegal degree or a two-year paralegal certificate with two years of

Qualifications

• Four year paralegal degree from an accredited college or university.
• Or a two year paralegal certificate from an accredited school plus two years of approved experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Composes substantive legal correspondence.
• Organizes, indexes, and/or summarizes files and other materials.
• Obtains discovery, conducts legal research; drafts motions, memoranda, notices, demands, jury instructions, and other documents.

Skills

Interviewing and listening

Written and oral communications

Preparing and organizing materials

Analysis of facts and data

Education

Four year paralegal degree

Two year paralegal certificate

Job description

State-of-Minnesot is seeking a paralegal to assist staff attorneys with preliminary and specialized legal tasks. The role involves drafting legal documents, organizing case files, conducting discovery, and interviewing clients and witnesses.

A hybrid work schedule is available after the 12-month probation period, with responsibilities spanning hearings, trials, and post-sentencing issues. The position requires a four-year paralegal degree or a two-year paralegal certificate with two years of