Legal Assistant- Litigation

Adams & Martin Group; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Downtown Minneapolis is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join a busy law firm. This direct hire opportunity offers a hybrid work model and the chance to collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and clients on a variety of matters.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal Studies, at least 5 years of experience in litigation support, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Experience e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Experience with document management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, scheduling, and calendaring depositions and hearings.
• Performing investigative research and administrative tasks.
• Electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Communicating with attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
• Calendaring and docketing.
• Trial preparation, including assembling binders and coordinating witnesses.
• Assisting with organizing and maintaining electronic case files.
• Data entry as needed.
• Any additional duties and tasks as needed under the direction of paralegals and attorneys.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

e-filing experience

Document management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Adams & Martin Group is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join a busy law firm in Downtown Minneapolis. This is a direct hire opportunity with a hybrid work model.

The Legal Assistant's responsibilities include:

• Coordinating, scheduling, and calendaring depositions and hearings.
• Performing investigative research and administrative tasks.
• Electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Communicating with attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
• Calendaring and docketing.
• Trial preparation, including but not limited to, assembling binders and coordinating witnesses.
• Assisting with organizing and maintaining electronic case files.
• Data entry as needed.
• Any additional duties and tasks as needed under the direction of paralegals and attorneys.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Experience e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Experience working with document management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.