Full-Time Senior Paralegal

Job Title: Senior Paralegal

Company: Cedar Tree Native Law

Location: In-Office or Hybrid (Preference for Omaha, NE or Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000-$92,000 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 you’re 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 firm’s 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 Monday.com 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

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