Job DescriptionCozen O'Connor is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for our Family Law Practice Group. The position will be based in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. Position duties include assisting with high asset and complex family law litigation, including document drafting, file management, discovery preparation, trial preparation and client and court contact. The successful candidate will have a Paralegal Certificate, a minimum of 5 years' family law experience and be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as family law software or related software. Solid work experience with e-filing and PDFs (particularly combining, extracting and redacting) is required. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. The Firm is offering a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for all Paralegals.
Responsibilities- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining high volume of Family Law cases
- Coordinating communications with clients, attorneys and the Courts
- Document analysis, data entry, and work flow administration
- Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation
- Assist in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents in state and federal court
- Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software)
- Document management including, but not limited to, review of documents, proofreading, bate labeling, organization of documents and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions
- Experience with discovery and motion practice in Family Law matters
- Experience with serving subpoenas
- Meet annual billable hour requirement (1,500 annually)
- Familiarity with e-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information
- Trial preparation and attendance at trial (organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed)
- Skilled at entering time in billing systems such as InTapp so that entries are not deducted for vague time entry descriptions or time that is excessive.
Qualifications- Prior experience in Family Law is required
- 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm
- Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate required
- Excellent written/oral communication, organizational and interaction skills
- Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and multitask in a deadline-driven environment
- Prepare, organize, track and maintain files
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with Family Law software or related software
- Experience with e-filing and PDFs (particularly combining, extracting and redacting)
- Experience handling Commercial litigation as well as trial experience is preferred
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients
- Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills
- Track record of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $105,000 and represents the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications and location.
