Trial Paralegal; Minneapolis, MN

Trial Paralegal (Minneapolis, MN) (#4033)

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We are seeking a Trial Paralegal to join our Minneapolis office supporting our Healthcare Litigation Practice Group. As a paralegal, you are a critical part of client service teams, working side by side with lawyers, co-counsel, and clients on substantive client matters.

• Assist attorneys with litigation processes from pre-trial through post-trial procedures, including document analysis, legal theories and strategies, factual and legal research, trial preparation and attendance.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of legal procedures, healthcare litigation, electronic discovery and document management, terminology, and activities to paralegal tasks.
• Manage large volumes of documents and data, including medical records, working as a team with internal resources and attorneys.
• Locate, review, and summarize information applicable to a particular case, person, or subject through online research or document reviews.
• Review, organize, hyperlink, and maintain document databases and spreadsheets for case tracking, discovery, and document production.
• Fact cite-check and proofread briefs and legal documents.
• Prepare, send, and track subpoenas.
• Work effectively as a team with business professionals and attorneys to collaborate and provide exceptional and efficient client service.
• Organize, monitor, and maintain multiple projects, as needed.
• May be requested to perform additional duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
• At least 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal within the healthcare litigation practice area, preferably with medical malpractice defense experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize and exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a large volume of detailed tasks.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel in a professional manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets and data manipulation.
• Experience with preparation related to hearings, depositions, trials, arbitrations and mediations.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines both individually and in a team environment.

• Practical knowledge of litigation related software and databases, including Nuix and OnCue.
• Practical knowledge of medical imaging software programs.

Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact us at .

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at  and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Pay range for this position in Minnesota only is $32.90 to $60.15 per hour.