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Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Jobot, Minneapolis, MN, United States


Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year. Permanent, full-time position located in downtown Minneapolis.

Job Details
We are a premier law firm offering efficient, aggressive, and innovative solutions to complex legal problems for major corporations, small businesses, and institutional clients. We seek a seasoned legal assistant with a passion for commercial litigation to join our team of dedicated attorneys. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys on complex commercial litigation cases, utilizing trial preparation, court procedures, legal research, litigation support, and case management skills.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, depositions, and meetings.

Conduct comprehensive legal research and compile data for case preparation.

Utilize legal software for case management, document management, and legal research.

Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, ensuring compliance.

Coordinate and manage client relations, acting as a liaison between attorneys and clients.

Assist with legal discovery processes, reviewing and analyzing legal cases.

Prepare legal case presentations and aid in presenting cases in court.

Organize and maintain case files, documents, and other materials.

Stay current with changes in legal regulations and industry trends.

Qualifications

Minimum five years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in commercial litigation.

Proficiency in trial preparation, court procedures, legal research, and case management.

Excellent legal writing skills and familiarity with compliance requirements.

Experience with legal software for case and document management.

Strong client relations skills and effective communication with clients and attorneys.

Experience with discovery processes and analysis of legal cases.

Ability to prepare and assist in presenting legal case presentations.

High attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Solid understanding of legal documentation and ability to draft, proofread, and edit documents.

Proactive, capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. All qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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