Paralegal - Litigation - Des Moines, IA

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Hybrid work environment

401k with Roth options

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Des Moines seeks a skilled Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation team on sophisticated business matters, overseeing case files, discovery, and trial prep.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of litigation paralegal experience, strong organization, and familiarity with Relativity, Nuix, and Trial Director. Excellent communication and the ability to manage competing priorities independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of litigation paralegal experience is preferred.
• Exceptional candidates with fewer years are encouraged to apply.
• Experience tracking and billing time is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents.
• Managing and organizing case materials.
• Coordinating discovery.
• Utilizing litigation support and trial presentation platforms such as Relativity, Nuix, and Trial Director.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Time tracking

Organizational skills

Tools

Relativity

Nuix

Trial Director

Job description

Who We Are:

Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:

Fredrikson is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Paralegal to join our growing litigation team in Des Moines. This is an opportunity to work alongside talented attorneys on sophisticated business litigation matters while playing a critical role in case management, organization, discovery and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing and organizing case materials, coordinating discovery, and utilizing litigation support and trial presentation platforms such as Relativity, Nuix, and Trial Director. Successful candidates are highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, and can manage competing priorities with confidence and independence.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting complex litigation matters and will bring a high level of professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail. A minimum of three years of litigation paralegal experience is preferred; however, exceptional candidates with fewer years of experience are encouraged to apply. Experience tracking and billing time is preferred.

Benefits:

• Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions. In addition to a highly competitive salary, the firm offers a 37.5-hour work week and a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

About Fredrikson:

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. The firm’s 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.