Senior Paralegal

Cedar Tree Native Law; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Wellness subsidy

Job summary

Cedar Tree Native Law in-office or hybrid position seeks a Senior Paralegal with significant court experience to support attorneys in complex litigation across federal, state, and tribal courts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient with e-filing systems, and able to manage fast-moving matters with precision and attention to detail.

The role also involves calendar coordination, discovery management, billing support, and training junior staff while upholding the firm’s Native

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years paralegal experience.
• At least 3 years in federal litigation.
• Experience with tribal courts preferred.
• Proficient with legal technology and e-filing tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and format pleadings, motions, and discovery in Federal, State, and Tribal Courts.
• Maintain litigation calendars and ensure timely filings and court appearances.
• Support attorneys with calendar management, billing, meetings, and time entries.
• Coordinate with court clerks, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Organize electronic and physical case files and exhibits.
• Prepare discovery responses and assemble exhibits for hearings and trials.
• Oversee discovery process and ensure timelines and procedural compliance.
• Provide trial support and assist with witness files and exhibit lists.
• Conduct legal research and draft case summaries.
• Train paralegals and staff on e-filing and related tools.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Federal litigation

Court filings

Tools

Westlaw

PACER

Adobe Pro

Case management

Job description

Job Title: Senior Paralegal

Company: Cedar Tree Native Law

Location: In-Office or Hybrid (Preference for Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN or Omaha, NE)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000-$92,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications

About Cedar Tree Native Law

Cedar Tree Native Law is a Native American woman-owned law firm focused exclusively on serving tribal nations and Native communities. We advocate for tribal sovereignty, economic justice, natural resource protection, and Indigenous self-determination. If you're looking for meaningful work that supports tribal governments and their communities, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Paralegal with significant court experience to join our team. This position supports attorneys in complex litigation in federal, state, and tribal courts, as well as various transactions and matters for tribal governments and tribal enterprises. The ideal candidate is highly organized, experienced in electronic court filing systems, comfortable managing fast-moving litigation and legal work, and capable of supporting projects with precision and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal pleadings, motions, and discovery in Federal, State, and Tribal Courts
• Maintain litigation calendars and ensure timely filings and court appearances
• Attorney support with calendar management and billing, including coordinating and scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and drafting billing time entries
• Coordinate with court clerks, clients, and opposing counsel
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
• Prepare discovery responses and assemble exhibits for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Discovery management to include coordinating and overseeing the discovery process and managing discovery timelines, deadlines, and compliance with procedural rules
• Discovery processing to include reviewing and organizing documents for production; utilizing e-discovery tools and legal research databases to locate and organize relevant materials; and summarizing interviews, depositions, interrogatories, and testimony for attorney review
• Provide trial support, including preparation of binders, witness files, and exhibit lists
• Conduct legal and factual research and draft case summaries
• Conduct due diligence and maintain client records
• Assist with contract drafting, review, and management
• Track regulatory deadlines and support compliance filings
• Lead training for paralegals and other staff on technical tools, systems, e-filing, and technology-related processes
• Represent the firm’s mission and values in client and court interactions

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of paralegal experience, including at least 3 years in federal litigation
• Required strong knowledge of federal court procedures, including CM / ECF filings, and state court systems such Odyssey, eFile, and eServe
• Familiarity with Tribal Courts is preferred but not required
• Proficiency with legal technology: Westlaw, PACER, Adobe Pro, and case management software
• Proficiency with Monday.com or other project management software preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Commitment to serving Native communities and supporting tribal self-governance

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Generous performance-based bonus structure tied to billing requirementsHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Paid monthly wellness subsidy
• Mission-driven, supportive workplace