Civil Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Adams & Martin Group is seeking aCivil Litigation Paralegal to support a busy law firm in Minneapolis. This is a direct hire opportunity with an onsite work model.

The Paralegal's responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive litigation support throughout all stages of a case, from initial filing through trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeals.
• Analyze, organize, and summarize medical records, employment files, business documents, and other case-related materials.
• Draft, revise, and prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist with the collection, review, organization, and production of documents during the discovery process.
• Maintain case files, monitor litigation deadlines, manage court calendars, and track filing requirements.
• Prepare exhibits, witness materials, hearing binders, trial notebooks, and other supporting documentation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.
• Support deposition preparation by organizing exhibits, drafting summaries, and coordinating related materials.
• Conduct factual investigations and perform legal research as assigned.
• Serve as a point of contact with clients, expert witnesses, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Create case chronologies, damages summaries, and other litigation support materials to assist case strategy.
• Handle electronic filing requirements in both state and federal courts.
• Monitor case developments and proactively assist attorneys with litigation strategy, deadlines, and case management.
• Effectively balance multiple assignments for various attorneys while maintaining exceptional organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal or in a similar civil litigation support role, preferably within a law firm environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of cases and hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
• Strong experience drafting and managing pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Hands-on experience with document review, electronic discovery, and litigation support platforms, including Relativity or similar document management and eDiscovery systems.
• Ability to efficiently analyze, organize, and summarize large volumes of records and case-related documents.
• Thorough understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, filing requirements, and deadlines in state and federal courts.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented legal environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and litigation-related technology platforms.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and proactively anticipate attorney and case needs.
• Paralegal certificate, degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Job Reference: JN -102026-433886