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$ 52661 - 62919
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Job Description
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a full-time Paralegal/Investigator to join the Housing unit in the Minneapolis office. This position is a nonexempt position and will start as soon as possible after an offer is extended. Spring 2025 college graduates are welcome to apply.
The MMLA Housing unit helps renters maintain safe and stable housing. We provide direct representation to low-income tenants in eviction cases subsidized housing terminations and health and safety litigation. We work to protect renters from discrimination and landlord harassment. We also help tenants secure emergency repairs prevent unlawful lockouts and seek emergency assistance. As a paralegal/investigator you will be part of this essential work to keep people safe and secure in their homes. You will conduct a range of litigation support including filing documents with the courts assisting attorneys with trial- and appeals- preparation and individual case management.
Employees at MMLA enjoy a flexible schedule collegial office setting and healthy work/life balance. This is a hybrid position where the paralegal/investigator works 2 or 3 days remotely and the remaining days in the downtown Minneapolis office. On Fridays the office closes at noon and employees enjoy a half day of paid flex time. MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship with opportunities for growth within the organization.
The salary range is $52661 to $62919 annually depending on experience. MMLA offers a robust benefits package including family medical and dental insurance short- and long-term disability life insurance 403(b) with employer match FSA employee assistance programs and generous paid time off.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Apply the principles of MMLAs Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.
Provide administrative support for casehandlers including generating documents utilizing word processing spreadsheet database and litigation software.
Organize and maintain legal case files and calendars client communications and other administrative tasks as needed.
Provide litigation support including: assisting with drafting correspondence pleadings and other documents; drafting discovery documents and completing other discovery-related tasks; reviewing and proofing draft documents; applying coding/bate stamping schemes to documents and/or exhibits; e-filing and e-serving through the various court systems; and other litigation support tasks as needed.
Call clients and follow-up with clients as needed including communications regarding compliance with settlement agreements.
Provide in-person support for casehandlers at housing court.
Provide back-up to the support staff and intake teams as needed.
Visit clients homes to investigate repair problems and potentially serve as a witness in repair court cases.
Pull records from city regulatory services departments and police departments.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required qualifications:
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the needs of people with low incomes and other vulnerable clients.
Ability to organize and maintain large volumes of electronic and paper files.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and work under strict deadlines.
Self-motivated and a team player.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to learn new technologies software systems and processes as they are deployed.
Advanced proofreading formatting and editing skills.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office required.
Preferred qualifications:
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite especially Word Excel and Outlook.
Proficiency with a PDF manipulation software such as Adobe Acrobat or Foxit Phantom electronic discovery processing document imaging applications and litigation support applications.
Knowledge of litigation process including document production and other discovery projects document management and trial procedures.
Familiarity with e-filing/e-serving.
Paralegal certificate.
Proficiency in a second language particularly Spanish.
Diverse economic social and cultural experiences.
APPLICATIONS: Submit a resume and cover letter at Open until filled.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application interviewing or otherwise participating in our employee selection process please contact Megan Cook at
Please direct all other inquiries to
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. As an equal opportunity employer MMLA is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities experiences and communities to apply. We welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goal of equal justice for all. We are committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace. The terms and conditions of employment including wages benefits and job security may vary based on union status. Positions within our organization may be governed by collective bargaining agreements and union representation while others are not.
Employment Type
Full-Time
