Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid, Trial Support

State-of-Minnesot; Crookston (MN); Hybrid; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State-of-Minnesot is seeking a paralegal to assist staff attorneys with preliminary and specialized tasks, including drafting documents, organizing files, and interviewing clients. This position offers a hybrid schedule after a 12-month probationary period.

The role requires strong legal research skills, knowledge of juvenile and criminal justice, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints. Duties include trial support, witness coordination, and post-sentencing assistance.

Qualifikationen

• Four-year paralegal degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two-year paralegal certificate plus two years of approved experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of juvenile and criminal justice systems.
• Knowledge of legal research sources and techniques.

Aufgaben

• Composes substantive legal correspondence.
• Organizes, indexes, and summarizes files and materials.
• Obtains discovery and conducts legal research; drafts motions, memoranda, notices, demands, jury instructions, and other documents.
• Interviews clients and witnesses; informs clients about case status and preparation.
• Assists attorneys with analyzing cases, defenses, and trial strategies.
• Assists at hearings and trials.
• Drafts questions for witnesses and coordinates witnesses.
• Examines evidence and exhibits; prepares trial notebooks.
• Locates and consults with experts and resource people.
• Manages jury surveys and subpoenas; prepares diagrams; testifies as needed.
• Assists clients with bail arrangements and post-sentencing issues.
• Monitors legislative and case developments affecting clients.
• Maintains brief bank and law library; coordinates interns and law clerks.
• May design statewide training materials; performs related duties.

Kenntnisse

Interviewing

Written and oral communications

Analytical skills

Material organization

Ausbildung

Four-year paralegal degree

Paralegal certificate + experience

Jobbeschreibung

State-of-Minnesot is seeking a paralegal to assist staff attorneys with preliminary and specialized tasks, including drafting documents, organizing files, and interviewing clients. This position offers a hybrid schedule after a 12-month probationary period.

The role requires strong legal research skills, knowledge of juvenile and criminal justice, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints. Duties include trial support, witness coordination, and post-sentencing assistance.