Paralegal

Jardine, Logan & O’Brien P.L.L.P. is a midsize law firm located in the east metro area. We are seeking skilled professionals to join our team.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Full‑time, in‑person position. Requires at least two years of Legal Assistant experience and proficiency in Minnesota e‑filing. Experience with OAH and WC Campus is preferred.

• Transcribe, type, and proofread correspondence, memos, and documentation for mechanical errors.
• Draft routine documents, format briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents, and prepare templates.
• Perform work accurately and within established deadlines.
• Know and understand court rules regarding preparation and service of documents including e‑filing.
• Know and understand most or all of the specialized functions of Microsoft Office; keep up‑to‑date on all computerized functions.
• Learn most of the functions of the case and document management system; index mail into the system by entering required data timely and accurately.
• Answer telephone in a professional manner, take accurate messages, and deliver them in a timely manner. Initiate and return client calls when asked.
• Submit accurate employee and attorney time sheets on a timely basis and use initiative in assisting timekeepers with the time‑keeping and billing process.
• Maintain daily calendar to meet deadlines and follow‑up on important filing.
• Ensure both physical and electronic files are current and organized.
• Support case preparation by preparing materials for mediation and trial, exhibits, hearing books, and organizing materials for timekeeper case review.
• Set up meetings, medical exams, depositions, vocational evaluations, etc., both inside and outside of the office.
• Make arrangements for service of process, other deliveries, court reporters, depositions, and conference rooms.
• Make travel arrangements.
• Maintain contact and cover sheets for clients, experts, witnesses, etc.
• Handle responsibilities delegated by timekeepers; set priorities well and deal with competing concerns of multiple timekeepers.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications regarding technology and e‑filing requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to perform core technological competencies in Microsoft Office, e‑filing, and case/document management system.
• Ability to effectively balance workload of multiple timekeepers.
• Understand and conform to the firm’s policies and procedures.

• Minimum two years of Legal Assistant experience.
• Experience with Minnesota e‑filing required; OAH and WC Campus preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long‑Term Disability insurance
• AD&D
• Vacation
• Floating Holiday
• Holiday Bonus

Schedule:

8‑hour shift, Monday‑Friday, In‑person. Supplemental pay:
Holiday Bonus. Pay: $25‑$30 per hour.

Full‑time, in‑person position. Responsibilities include legal research, writing, document preparation, client communication, and trial support.

• Conduct factual and legal research.
• Write legal documents, including motions, affidavits, and other pleadings.
• Locate and interview clients and witnesses.
• Review damage information and calculate damages.
• Determine experts required on a case basis and communicate with them regarding necessary information.
• Attend site and accident inspections.
• Gather medical, financial, and employment records, and summarize them.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Research legal sources such as statutes, administrative records, opinions, articles, treatises, and regulations.
• Prepare and serve subpoenas, notices of deposition, and other legal documents.
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