Litigation Paralegal - Kennedy & Graven, Chartered

Ala Mn; Minnesota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Transportation stipend

Employer-paid 401(k)

Job summary

Kennedy & Graven, Chartered is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across practice areas, including Employment and Municipal Law, in Minnesota. The role emphasizes civil litigation for public sector clients, managing case files, discovery, and trial preparation.

The candidate will handle eFiling, document production coordination, and calendar management while meeting strict deadlines and collaborating with attorneys to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and litigation support software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files across multiple matters.
• Draft and respond to written discovery; coordinate and summarize document productions.
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation and cite-checking/ proofreading briefs.
• eFiling in state and federal courts; support attorneys in all phases of litigation including motions, hearings and trials.
• Assist with case investigation, maintain litigation calendars and ensure deadlines and procedural rules are met.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience (5+)

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

Tools

Legal research tools

Litigation support software

Job description

About Our Firm:

Kennedy & Graven, Chartered is a law firm of more than 30 attorneys dedicated to representing public sector clients throughout Minnesota. Our attorneys are well known for their extensive experience in providing legal services to municipalities, school districts, counties, townships, state agencies, and development authorities.

Position Description:

The firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple practice areas, including Employment and Municipal Law. This position focuses on assisting attorneys in a wide range of civil litigation matters involving public sector clients.

Key responsibilities include managing and organizing case files; drafting and responding to written discovery; coordinating and summarizing document productions; assisting with deposition and trial preparation; cite-checking and proofreading briefs; eFiling in state and federal courts; and supporting attorneys in all phases of litigation, including motion practice, hearings, and trials. The paralegal will also assist with case investigation, maintaining litigation calendars, and ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural rules.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will meet the following minimum requirements:

• At least five (5) years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures in state and federal courts
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with legal research tools and litigation support software
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively

The following qualifications, though not required, are strongly preferred:

• Experience working in a public sector legal environment
• Knowledge of Minnesota Governmental Data Practices Act and experience in redaction of documents
• Familiarity with employment law or municipal law matters
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms and document management systems

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $102,000, commensurate with experience.

• employer-paid individual health insurance coverage
• employer-paid family dental coverage
• life and disability insurance
• a transportation stipend
• an employer-paid 401(k) contribution

Kennedy & Graven, Chartered provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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