Paralegal - Family Law

Meagher + Geer, PLLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P. seeks an experienced Family Law Paralegal in our downtown Minneapolis office. The ideal candidate has family law experience and participates in general litigation.

Responsibilities include drafting motion documents and discovery responses, client communications, and organizing financial documents for dissolutions. Attention to deadlines and ability to handle multiple priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or 2- or 4-year degree required.
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, especially Excel.
• Proficient with litigation systems such as iManage/Work 10, Titan File, and Aderant.
• Strong legal writing and verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet 1600 billable hours/year and track them accurately.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal correspondence, including letters, discovery responses, and pleadings.
• Organize and prepare financial documents like balance sheets for large marital estates.
• Assist with mediation and trial preparation, including pleadings and exhibits.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and support staff.
• Manage and prioritize projects to meet deadlines and busy schedules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Family Law

Legal writing

Time management

Communication

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies

Tools

iManage Work 10

Titan File

Aderant

Excel

Job description

Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P. has an opportunity for an experienced Family Law Paralegal in our downtown Minneapolis office. Our ideal candidate will have experience in Family Law and general litigation.

Duties include information gathering, communications with Clients, drafting of motion documents and discovery responses, scheduling of motions and mediations, drafting and answering emails and letters, drafting of Excel balance sheets in Dissolutions, and other related legal functions. The ability to work within scheduling constraints is critical, including handling multiple priorities and working under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Draft legal correspondence, including letters, answering of informal and formal discovery and assisting in drafting of divorce pleadings and motion pleadings.
• Organize and prepare financial documents, i.e., balance sheets for large marital estates.
• Assist with mediation and trial preparation by preparing and organizing financial documents, outlines of issues, expert material, pleadings, depositions, and exhibits.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and support staff.
• Manage and prioritize projects to meet various deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of work experience as a Paralegal in a law firm. A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program and/or a 2 or 4-year degree is required.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), specifically Excel.
• Proficient in using litigation technology systems such as iManage/Work 10, Titan File, and Aderant.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, i.e., legal writing.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with deadlines and stressful situations.
• This position requires meeting 1600 billable hours/year (133 hours/month) and maintaining accurate tracking as part of your core responsibilities.

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