Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Commercial Litigation) in Minneapolis, MN| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Commercial Litigation)

Location : Minnesota - Minneapolis
Refer to Job # YMEI733638


Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Commercial Litigation) The candidate will review, draft, file, and serve pleadings and correspondence in a fast- paced environment; Prepare client files for all phases of the litigation process including, but not limited to, motion practice, mediation/arbitration, and trial; Assist and maintain the Dept. calendar by scheduling various appointment and motion practice; Enter attorney/paralegal time on time entry software; Generate and remit hourly bills on a monthly basis; Conduct conflict checks; draft legal services agreements for on-boarding of new clients; Handle client communication, including inquiries from new or existing clients, and accurately provide client updates when requested or at the direction of the Dept.s manager or attorneys; Prepare and remit various post-judgment pleadings and correspondence; E-file through Odyssey. Scan, photocopy, collate, and fax. The candidate should have ability to multitask. Must have High level of attention to detail. Should have excellent communication and organizational skills. Must have 1-5 years of legal assistant experience at a law firm, collection agency, or in-house position. Should have ability to prioritize deadlines and commitments. Must have self-Starter and forwarder thinker. Should have experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly with Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook. Must have knowledge of CLS collection software is a plus. Should have ability to extract information from the firms software to create reports or summaries for managing attorneys and or the Director of the Department. Must have 75+ WPM typing skills. Should have pass pre-employment drug screening, credit check, and background check with no felonies. Should have 1 year litigation.
 
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