Senior Paralegal (Remote)

Job Title: Senior Paralegal
Company: Cedar Tree Native Law
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $80000-$92000 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications

About Cedar Tree Native Law

Cedar Tree Native Law is a Native American woman-owned law firm focused exclusively on serving tribal nations and Native communities. We advocate for tribal sovereignty economic justice natural resource protection and Indigenous self-determination. If youre looking for meaningful work that supports tribal governments and their communities we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Paralegal with significant court experience to join our team. This position supports attorneys in complex litigation in federal state and tribal courts as well as various transactions and matters for tribal governments and tribal enterprises. The ideal candidate is highly organized experienced in electronic court filing systems comfortable managing fast-moving litigation and legal work and capable of supporting projects with precision and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft format proofread and file legal pleadings motions and discovery in Federal State and Tribal Courts
• Maintain litigation calendars and ensure timely filings and court appearances
• Attorney support with calendar management and billing including coordinating and scheduling meetings resolving conflicts and drafting billing time entries
• Coordinate with court clerks clients and opposing counsel
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
• Prepare discovery responses and assemble exhibits for hearings depositions and trials
• Discovery management to include coordinating and overseeing the discovery process and managing discovery timelines deadlines and compliance with procedural rules
• Discovery processing to include reviewing and organizing documents for production; utilizing e-discovery tools and legal research databases to locate and organize relevant materials; and summarizing interviews depositions interrogatories and testimony for attorney review
• Provide trial support including preparation of binders witness files and exhibit lists
• Conduct legal and factual research and draft case summaries

• Conduct due diligence and maintain client records

• Assist with contract drafting review and management

• Track regulatory deadlines and support compliance filings

• Lead training for paralegals and other staff on technical tools systems e-filing and technology-related processes

• Represent the firms mission and values in client and court interactions

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of paralegal experience including at least 3 years in federal litigation
• Required strong knowledge of federal court procedures including CM / ECF filings and state court systems such Odyssey eFile and eServe
• Familiarity with Tribal Courts is preferred but not required
• Proficiency with legal technology: Westlaw PACER Adobe Pro and case management software
• Proficiency with or other project management software preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong writing and communication skills

• Commitment to serving Native communities and supporting tribal self-governance

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Generous performance-based bonus structure tied to billing requirements
• Health dental vision and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Paid monthly wellness subsidy

• Mission-driven supportive workplace

To Apply

Submit your resume cover letter and two professional references to:

Required Experience:

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