Paralegal

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)•Prior Lake, MN

About The Position

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Legal Team! In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with Legal Counsel, manage complex projects, conduct in-depth research, assist the Deputy General Legal Counsel, and contribute to decisions that support the continued growth and success of the SMSC. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys meaningful work that supports the Community's mission and success. Responsible for performing advanced, diversified, and confidential legal support duties for SMSC Tribal Government. This position will be responsible for high-level matter management, including assisting the Deputy General Legal Counsel in receiving, delegating, prioritizing, and monitoring legal tasks; assisting with governance tasks, including Board minutes, resolutions, and presentations; conducting independent legal research and analysis; and performing special projects. This position will also provide general administrative support such as responding to legal inquiries and correspondence and filing legal documents.

Requirements

Four-year college degree.
5+ years of Paralegal experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting software; comfortable navigating multiple databases and systems.
Ability to read, draft, analyze, and interpret common statutes and caselaw, legal documents, and pleadings.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with all levels of management.
Detail-oriented, good problem-solving skills and organization skills, ability to manage multiple priorities within time constraints.
Ability to build partnerships and collaborate across the organization.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program preferred.
Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides high level administrative support to the SMSC Tribal Government legal Team, including development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a formal matter management system.
Receives, delegates, prioritizes, and monitors legal tasks with oversight from the Deputy General Legal Counsel.
Conducts independent research and analysis. Review legal documents and forms.
Assist with Tribal Business Counsel and Gaming Enterprise Board of Director minutes, resolutions, and presentations.
Maintains attorney calendars and assures that complete information is available for all matters.
Collaborates with internal clients throughout the organization to ensure legal matters are resolved promptly and effectively.
Maintains and files Tribal Government legal records.