Litigation Paralegal

Cozen O'Connor • Minneapolis, MN

11d • $80,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cozen O’Connor is hiring an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Family Law Practice Group, based in the Minneapolis, Minnesota office. The role supports high-asset and complex family law litigation through document drafting, file management, discovery preparation, trial preparation, and communication with clients and courts. The position requires a Paralegal Certificate or bachelor’s degree, family law experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and family law or related software, and experience with e-filing and PDF tasks such as combining, extracting, and redacting. The successful candidate should be comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. The firm offers a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote for paralegals. An annual billable requirement of 1,500 hours applies. The stated salary range is $80,000–$105,000; actual compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, qualifications, and location.

Requirements

• Prior family law experience is required; the posting specifies a minimum of five years in the introductory description.
• At least three years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• A bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to prepare, organize, track, and maintain files.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; the introductory description also identifies Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience with family law software or related software.
• Experience with e-filing and PDFs, particularly combining, extracting, and redacting.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to build rapport with the team and clients.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling commercial litigation.
• Trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain a high volume of family law cases.
• Coordinate communications with clients, attorneys, and courts.
• Perform document analysis, data entry, and workflow administration.
• Assist attorneys at all stages of litigation.
• Assist in preparing and filing legal documents, including e-filing, in state and federal court.
• Create, organize, track, and maintain case files; monitor calendars and deadlines; document actions; and enter information into file databases and case management software.
• Manage documents, including reviewing and proofreading materials, applying Bates labels, organizing documents, and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions.
• Assist with discovery and motion practice in family law matters and serve subpoenas.
• Meet the annual billable-hour requirement of 1,500 hours.
• Support e-discovery, including technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information.
• Prepare for and attend trials, including organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, and ensuring witnesses are ready when needed.
• Enter time in billing systems such as InTapp using sufficiently clear descriptions and appropriate time amounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level