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Robert Half
Minnetonka, MN (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support our client, a solo attorney, handling complex personal injury defense matters in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position offers an opportunity to play a key role in discovery, document organization, deposition and trial preparation, and day-to-day litigation support. The ideal candidate is highly dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing large volumes of case materials while helping maintain an efficient workflow across active matters.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed medical chronologies and organize extensive medical documentation for litigation matters.
- Create practical filing and retrieval methods so records, exhibits, and case materials can be accessed quickly when needed.
- Assist with discovery activities by organizing responses, tracking case documents, and supporting ongoing litigation deadlines.
- Develop and maintain witness lists, exhibit lists, and other trial preparation materials for upcoming hearings and trials.
- Coordinate with witnesses to support scheduling, communication, and overall trial readiness.
- Provide in-person trial support, including locating and presenting exhibits efficiently during proceedings.
- Review legal documents for accuracy by proofreading content and verifying citations before submission.
- Summarize depositions, transcripts, and other case records to help counsel prepare for litigation strategy and trial.
- Meet regularly with the attorney to review assignments, discuss case priorities, and align on upcoming support needs. Requirements
- Prior paralegal experience supporting civil litigation matters, preferably in personal injury defense.
- Strong working knowledge of discovery processes, trial preparation, and litigation support practices.
- Ability to manage and organize large volumes of medical records, transcripts, and case-related documents.
- Experience preparing summaries, chronologies, witness materials, and exhibit files with a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify formatting issues, inconsistencies, and citation errors.
- Proficiency with case management software and other tools used to maintain litigation files and deadlines.
- Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work closely with counsel and case participants.
- Availability to provide hands-on support for depositions, trial preparation, and in-person trial attendance as needed.