Legal Assistant- Litigation

Adams & Martin Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Minneapolis is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a busy law firm on a project basis with an onsite work model. You will coordinate depositions and hearings, perform research and administrative tasks, and handle electronic filing in state and federal courts.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or related field (preferred) and 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and calendar depositions and hearings.
• Perform research and administrative tasks; electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and clients; assist with organizing electronic case files; data entry.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Multitasking

Research ability

E-filing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management software

E-filing systems

Job description

Adams & Martin Group is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a busy law firm in Minneapolis. This is a project opportunity with an onsite 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.
• Order and review medical records.
• 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.
• 2+ years of experience as a 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.