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St. Paul - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Position: Paralegal
Compensation: $75K base and up depending on experience

Location: St. Paul Minnesota


About the Opportunity:
Lakeside HR Group is proud to partner with a nationally recognized law firm that has built its reputation on seeking justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Their mission-driven work goes far beyond litigation it s a deep commitment to protecting others and making lasting change.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate **Paralegal** to join their team in St. Paul Minnesota. In this role you will work side-by-side with attorneys on complex litigation cases playing a critical role in case development and client advocacy. This is an ideal opportunity for a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced purpose-driven environment and is looking to make a meaningful impact.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Investigate the facts of a case
  • Complete damages interviews with clients
  • Conduct research on institutional and individual defendants
  • Organize and maintain documents in both paper and electronic filing systems
  • Gather and arrange evidence and legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
  • Draft and prepare case and document summaries (medical education employment records deposition transcripts abuse/damages)
  • Draft legal documents and correspondence (e.g. discovery deposition notices subpoenas meet and confer letters)
  • Prepare case files for depositions hearings and trials
  • Assist attorneys during trial by handling exhibits taking notes or reviewing transcripts
  • Schedule and conduct interviews meetings and depositions with clients witnesses attorneys and outside vendors
  • Manage a large caseload and effectively prioritize workload
  • Create and implement processes and assist with managing projects across multiple cases
  • Handle intake calls from potential clients complete paperwork and conduct follow-ups
  • Prepare legal documents for both state and federal courts
  • Foster positive and productive working relationships with colleagues and clients
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Paralegal certificate required
  • Associate s or Bachelor s degree in paralegal studies preferred
  • 5 years of paralegal experience ideally with litigation background
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to summarize facts clearly and empathetically
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Trauma-informed communication skills or willingness to learn trauma-responsive practices
  • Proficiency in Westlaw Lexis-Nexis Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat; SharePoint experience is a plus
  • Experience working with clients who have experienced trauma and a strong interest in child protection is preferred
About Lakeside HR Group:
At Lakeside HR Group we understand that finding the right job is essential for your career success. We are a boutique-style human resources consulting and recruiting firm dedicated to providing personalized tailored solutions. When you partner with us you re not just getting a recruiter you re getting the entire Lakeside team working together to support your career goals.

Partner with us at Lakeside HR Group where we are more than just a recruiting firm we are your partners in achieving your career aspirations.

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