We have immediate openings for legal support staff in our Minneapolis office as noted below. The firm offers a friendly, business casual environment with a competitive salary and full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability & Life Insurance. There may be flexible options for successful candidates, including hybrid and full-time opportunities.
For consideration, please submit cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and references to MPLS@grsm.com. Please put the job title in the subject line. No Recruiter or telephone calls. Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.
Paralegal (5+ yrs) - Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Client contact, document review and production, drafting and responding to discovery, indexing, exhibit preparation, investigation and research.
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- ABA approved Paralegal certificate a plus
- 5+ years of trial and litigation paralegal experience
- Proven litigation experience in a role supporting litigation attorneys
- Excellent analytical and written communication skills
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks from multiple attorneys, in a fast-paced environment
- Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft suite, PDF programs, iManage, Chromeriver, and QuickCreate experience is a plus.
Legal Secretary (3+ yrs) - Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Provide general office support for attorneys, maintain and organize files, scan/copy documents, maintain calendars, prepare expense reports, coordinate internal/external meetings and schedule conference rooms
- Maintain and calendar court deadlines
- eFile and File pleadings and other documents in Federal and state courts
- Oversee general office maintenance
- Submit new matter intake and assist the accounting group with billing/collections
- Complete other legal and non-legal assignments, as needed
- 3+ years of law firm experience in a role supporting litigation attorneys, preferably in a national firm
- Knowledge of Minnesota and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; understanding of civil litigation processes
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks from multiple attorneys, in a fast-paced environment
- Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft suite, PDF programs, iManage, Chromeriver, & QuickCreate experience is a plus, and
- A self-starter with a can-do attitude and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Case Assistant - Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Computer skills, particularly experience with Excel, Microsoft Office, FileSite, and iManage.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; as well as close attention to detail.
- Candidates should also be comfortable multi-tasking in a team-structured setting.
- Work independently on pleadings, discovery and motion preparation, document review, case management research and trial support.
- Oversee the entry, billing and client reports.
Experience with Chrome River, Intapp and LBMS is a plus.