Paralegal - Minneapolis, MN

Beacon Hill; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Minneapolis is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys across all aspects of family law litigation, including discovery, financial analysis, case management, and trial preparation.

The position offers a hybrid schedule, competitive salary, and great benefits. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience, family law familiarity, and a paralegal certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Family law experience and familiarity with Family Law Software is a plus.
• Paralegal certification preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, judgments and decrees, discovery, and more.
• E-file and e-serve court documents.
• Assist with trial prep, mediation prep, deposition, and hearings.
• Attend trial and take notes for your attorney.
• Maintain calendars and track discovery deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, experts, and outside resources.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Microsoft Word

Legal research

Communication skills

Case management

Education

Paralegal certification (preferred)

Tools

Family Law Software

Job description

A law firm is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to join their Minneapolis office. This is a full-time position supporting attorneys across all aspects of family law litigation, including discovery, financial analysis, case management, and trial preparation.

The position offers a hybrid schedule, competitive salary, and great benefits!

The ideal candidate has a minimums of 3 years of paralegal experience. Family law experience and familiarity with Family Law Software are a plus, and a paralegal certification is preferred but not required.

Skills required and Job Duties include the following:

Job Duties:

• Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, judgement and decrees, discovery, and more.
• E-file and e-serve court documents.
• Assist with trial prep, mediation prep, deposition, and hearings.
• Attend trial and take notes for your attorney
• Prepare balance sheets and other financial documentation
• Assist with projects and tasks to meet deadlines
• Prepare paper and electronic exhibits and exhibit lists for hearings, depositions, trials, and mediations
• Maintain calendars and track discovery-related deadlines
• Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, experts, and outside resources by phone, in person, and in writing

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• E-file and e-serve experience
• Familiarity with Family Law Software is a plus
• Paralegal certification preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.