Paralegal - Domestic Relations (Minneapolis)
At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,300 attorneys and over 2,000 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.
Taft is seeking a paralegal to support the Domestic Relations practice group in our Minneapolis office.
We are seeking a paralegal with 2+ years family law experience on the Domestic Relations team in Minneapolis. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as a liaison between the client and attorney.
- Draft correspondence and routine pleadings.
- Coordinate the discovery process, including drafting requests, working with the client to prepare responses, electronically organizing documents for production, and reviewing incoming responses for deficiencies.
- Prepare asset and liability summaries.
- Compile exhibits for motions and trials.
- Proofread briefs and memoranda.
- Review and summarize documents.
- Communicate with experts.
- Confer with attorneys regarding deadlines and potential issues.
Requirements:
- 2+ years related experience.
- Paralegal degree/certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
- Ability to adapt to workplace stressors and competing priorities.
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- District and appellate court e-filing knowledge and experience.
Interested candidates should apply here.
Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $75,000-110,000. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.