Paralegal-Litigation

Overview

Messerli Kramer is a leading law firm in the Twin Cities founded in 1965 with locations in Minneapolis, St. Michael, St. Paul, and Plymouth, Minnesota. Our clients trust us to help them navigate the myriad of legal issues that confront them in their business and personal lives.

• Case Management:
  Organizing case files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining internal databases. (Everlaw)
• Document Preparation:
  Drafting and formatting pleadings, discovery and legal memoranda, motions, subpoenas, contracts and other legal documents.
• E-Discovery:
  Managing document collection, review and production in both physical and electronic form.
• Client and Witness Support:
  Liaising with clients for information, jury selection, preparing witnesses, and coordinating with outside counsel/experts.
• Trial Prep:
  Organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and assisting attorneys in court.
• Legal Research:
  Conducting research to support legal arguments and collect factual research and records.
• Project Management:
  Other projects/work as needed across other practice groups to assist with their litigation needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of paralegal experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong writing and communication skills
• E-Discovery knowledge required. Everlaw software preferred or similar tools
• Operates with a high degree of accuracy with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities while respecting tight deadlines
• Proven ability to establish professional working relationships with colleagues and external clients

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Flex Spending Accounts Available for Health Savings, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose and Flexible Savings Accounts.
• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account if enrolled in High Deductible Health Plan
• Voluntary Life Benefits and Employer Paid Basic Life/LTD
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Parking Reimbursement $100/month or 100% Paid Metro Transit Card
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• 401K Plan and Employer 4% Safe Harbor Contribution starts after completion of 1,000 hours on employee anniversary.
• Gym Reimbursement up to $120/annually
• Free Onsite Gym

Salary: $80,000-$100,000 depending on level of experience, with annual discretionary bonus year end results and individual performance.