Job Description

Our client, a leading independent investment management firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a 6+ month contract in Medina, MN. This role can be hybrid or fully remote.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides an opportunity to work on a wide variety of disputes, including Liability, Personal Injury, and Commercial litigation. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, technically proficient, and self-confident individual, with experience in Litigation case management. In addition, the individual should be able to balance and prioritize assignments and deadlines in a fun, fast-paced environment. This position is ideal for a self-starter, with high integrity and high professional standards, who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability with minimal supervision.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with matter investigation, maintain files and update electronic database
• Draft and distribute litigation hold notices; track compliance and follow-up as needed
• Coordinate and conduct custodian interviews to identify sources of relevant information and verify preservation obligations are met
• Coordinate and assist with all aspects of discovery, including document preservation, collection, review and production
• Utilize technology and tools to organize and maintain case files
• Work closely with internal teams and outside counsel to assist with litigation related tasks
• Experience with engineering software/systems to query information across company enterprise for production in litigation
• Ability to locate and gather documents throughout enterprise responsive in litigation
• Assist with case management obligations
• Assist with investigation and response to subpoenas

• SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:
• 5+ years of experience as a litigation Paralegal
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery rules and eDiscovery best practices.
• Initiative and the ability to work with little supervision required
• Proficiency in computer systems skills with an affirmative understanding of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, CRM, AS400, Alteryx, ShowCase and Relativity
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and collaboration skills with individual and group partners
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Sense of humor and emotional acuity
• Demonstrated leadership skills that result in the production of high-quality services and exceptional standards
• Ability to manage a case load and organize and assemble documents and files
• Comfort working with and managing outside counsel, working cross-functionally with business, engineering and legal executives and personnel.
• Ability to protect integrity of (and maintain) confidential and proprietary information

Pay Rate $ 40.00 - $48.00 per hour.

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