Legal Support Staff – Paralegal/Legal Secretary/Case Assistant

For consideration, please submit cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and references to MPLS@grsm.com.  Please put the job title in the subject line.  No Recruiter or telephone calls.  Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.

Litigation Paralegal (5+ yrs) – Responsibilities & Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience.  Ideal candidates will have a solid knowledge of litigation support and case management, experience organizing large caseloads, discovery, trial preparation and experience assisting at trial, and familiarity with the Minnesota and Federal rules of civil procedure.

Responsibilities include client contact, document review and production, drafting and responding to discovery, indexing, exhibit preparation, investigation and research.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• ABA approved Paralegal certificate a plus
• 5+ years of trial and litigation paralegal experience
• Proven litigation experience in a role supporting litigation attorneys
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks from multiple attorneys, in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft suite, PDF programs, iManage, ChromeRiver, and QuickCreate experience is a plus.

Legal Secretary (3+ yrs) – Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Provide general office support for attorneys, maintain and organize files, scan/copy documents, maintain calendars, prepare expense reports, coordinate internal/external meetings and schedule conference rooms
• Maintain and calendar court deadlines
• eFile and File pleadings and other documents in Federal and state courts
• Oversee general office maintenance
• Submit new matter intake and assist the accounting group with billing/collections
• Complete other legal and non-legal assignments, as needed
• 3+ years of law firm experience in a role supporting litigation attorneys, preferably in a national firm
• Knowledge of Minnesota and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; understanding of civil litigation processes
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks from multiple attorneys, in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft suite, PDF programs, iManage, Chrome River, & QuickCreate experience is a plus, and
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Case Assistant – Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer skills, particularly experience with Excel, Microsoft Office, FileSite, and iManage.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; as well as close attention to detail.
• Candidates should also be comfortable multi-tasking in a team-structured setting.
• Work independently on pleadings, discovery and motion preparation, document review, case management research and trial support.
• Oversee the entry, billing and client reports.

Experience with Chrome River, Intapp and LBMS is a plus.

No recruiter emails or phone calls.

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