Litigation Paralegal - Minneapolis, MN

Who We Are:

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Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:
We are seeking a paralegal to join our Litigation Department in our Minneapolis, MN office. The firm offers a hybrid work schedule for this position where the employee may work from home and the office. (Minimum of 3 days of week in the office). The ideal candidate will have strong e discovery experience to support all phases of litigation, with the ability to manage complex intellectual property litigation matters, primarily in federal court.

Responsibilities Include:
Assisting with case development and project management
Drafting pleadings and other litigation documents
Coordinating and managing document reviews and productions, including running keyword and Boolean searches in Relativity, working with e-discovery vendors, quality-checking (QCing) document productions, and serving document productions
Analyzing relevant documents and other information to identify factual and legal issues
Preparing case summaries and chronologies and assisting attorneys with deposition preparation
Preparing and assisting the legal team with privilege logs and QCing the logs
* Assisting the legal team with investigations, mediations, arbitration, and trial preparation.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:
Candidates must be professional individuals with minimum of two years of experience. Solid skills in Relativity are required, including proficiency in running searches, managing document review workflows, coordinating with e-discovery vendors, quality-checking document productions, and serving document productions. Strong electronic discovery experience is required, including familiarity with the full e discovery lifecycle, document review workflows, and an understanding of legal privileges. Familiarity with AI tools for document reviews in Relativity is a plus. Proficiency in Nuix also a plus but not required. Proficiency in Excel is preferred, and knowledge of Opus2 and Trial Director is a plus. Intellectual property experience is a plus but not required.


Applicants should have a paralegal certificate, a bachelors degree is recommended but not required. They must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment while managing strict deadlines.

Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.
The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $50,000 - $89,500/year. This position is non-exempt and scheduled for 37.5 hours per week. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidates experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

Applying For This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact


About Fredrikson:
With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firms 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. xywuqvp Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.