Paralegal

Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to join a legal team on a contract basis with a potential to convert to a full time employee. This position supports attorneys across litigation and pre-litigation matters, combining substantive case assistance with daily administrative coordination. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, preparing high-quality legal documents, and handling sensitive information with sound judgment and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys throughout the life cycle of assigned matters, from initial intake through file closure, while helping keep case activity on track.

• Maintain orderly electronic and physical case records, ensuring documents are accurately stored, updated, and easy to retrieve.

• Draft, format, review, and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, reports, and related case documents with close attention to detail.

• Coordinate deadlines, court dates, and other key calendar events, including tracking time-sensitive filing and statute-related dates under attorney guidance.

• Prepare and submit court filings, assist with document production tasks such as Bates labeling, and work within e-discovery systems to manage case materials.

• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and internal support staff to provide status updates, clarify priorities, and help move matters forward efficiently.

• Sort, scan, copy, and distribute incoming and outgoing records, correspondence, and supporting materials for both active and prospective matters.

• Conduct basic legal and factual research to support case development, trial preparation, and other attorney requests.

• Assist with administrative processes such as conflict checks, engagement documentation, retainer tracking, and correspondence related to new or declined representations.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent practical experience required.

• Paralegal certificate preferred.

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a paralegal or legal administrative support capacity.

• Working knowledge of Minnesota and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

• Experience with e-filing processes, pleading preparation, e-discovery tools, and case management software.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to produce accurate, detail-focused legal documents.

• Excellent organization, proofreading, and written communication skills, with a consistent focus on accuracy and formatting quality.

• Ability to manage competing priorities from multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment while exercising discretion with confidential informat

Compensation

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