Paralegal

Shakopee-Mdewakanton-Sioux-Community; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Outreach program (#SMSCgives)

Discounts on childcare

Fuel discounts

Bus passes

Fitness membership

Tuition reimbursement

Free uniforms

Job summary

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Legal Team is hiring a paralegal to support senior counsel on complex matters and governance tasks. You will help manage legal workflows, draft or review documents, and coordinate with internal clients across departments.

Ideal candidates bring ABA-approved paralegal certification and 5+ years of experience, with strong research, organization, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program is preferred.
• 5+ years of paralegal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, confidential legal support and matter management.
• Assist Deputy General Legal Counsel with prioritizing and monitoring tasks.
• Assist with Tribal Business Counsel minutes, resolutions, and presentations.
• Conduct independent legal research and analysis.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organization skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Paralegal certification (ABA-approved program)

Job description

SMSC Community Center
Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA

Description

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Legal Team! in this rewarding role, you'll work directly with Legal Counsel, manage complex projects, conduct in-depth research, assisting the Deputy General Legal Counsel and contribute to decisions that support the continued growth and success of the SMSC. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys meaningful work that supports the Community's mission and success.

Job Overview: Responsible for performing advanced, diversified and confidential legal support duties for SMSC Tribal Government. This position will be responsible for high-level matter management, including assisting the Deputy General Legal Counsel in receiving, delegating, prioritizing, and monitoring legal tasks; assisting with governance tasks, including Board minutes, resolutions, and presentations; conducting independent legal research and analysis; and performing special projects. This position will also provide general administrative support such as responding to legal inquiries and correspondence and filing legal documents.

Create Your Path: The Work You’ll Do:

Provides high level administrative support to the SMSC Tribal Government legal Team, including development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a formal matter management system.

Receives, delegates, prioritizes, and monitors legal tasks with oversight from the Deputy General Legal Counsel.

• Conducts independent research and analysis. Review legal documents and forms.
• Assist with Tribal Business Counsel and Gaming Enterprise Board of Director minutes, resolutions, and presentations.
• Maintains attorney calendars and assures that complete information is available for all matters.
• Collaborates with internal clients throughout the organization to ensure legal matters are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Maintains and files Tribal Government legal records.

Job Requirements:

• Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program preferred.
• 5+ years of Paralegal experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting software; comfortable navigating multiple databases and systems.
• Ability to read, draft, analyze, and interpret common statutes and caselaw, legal documents, and pleadings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with all levels of management.
• Detail-oriented, good problem-solving skills and organization skills, ability to manage multiple priorities within time constraints. Project management experience preferred.
• Ability to build partnerships and collaborate across the organization.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks:At the SMSC, we are invested in our Team Members, as demonstrated by the competitive benefits we offer. Team Members may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and a generous PTO package, which includes outreach hours for volunteer work through our #SMSCgives outreach program. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes to causes, organizations and tribes across the region, state and country. The SMSC has donated more than $350 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org.

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