Practice Manager/Paralegal

River Valley Law, PA is a Waite Park, MN based law firm focused on employment, business and real estate matters in state, appellate and federal courts. We seek an experienced, self-motivated paralegal/legal practice manager to assist with our growing firm. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of experienced attorneys, along with a team of experienced colleagues. While you will be working as a paralegal on some legal matters, you will split your time at approximately 40% in a paralegal role and 60% in a practice manager role.

Responsibilities in Practice Management:

• Provide administrative leadership and support to legal staff to enhance office effectiveness.
• Assist in the recruitment, onboarding and performance evaluation process for administrative staff.
• Assist in staff training and professional development.
• Develop, update and implement office policies and procedures.
• Supervise administrative staff responsible for scheduling, document management and client intake process.
• Maintain and enhance client relationships.
• Oversee the utilization of technology, tools and software in the firm to streamline legal processes and improve overall efficiency; and
• Coordinate case load with in-house and remote employees and vendors.

Responsibilities - Paralegal

• Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc.
• Administratively support attorneys with trials.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery documents and coordinate depositions.
• Perform statistical and/or documentary research.
• Locate and develop case information.
• Draft and e-file pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Maintain contact lists for clients, witnesses and vendors.
• Monitor case deadlines and update attorney calendars.
• Enter between 700-800 billable hours per year on client matters.
• Coordinate litigation services, such as court reporters, mediators and expert witnesses.
• Work a minimum of 45 hours per week; and
• Perform other case related tasks as assigned.

Skills

• Proven working experience as legal assistant or paralegal in civil practice.
• Experience as a practice manager, office manager, or as a supervisor in a legal setting.
• Familiarity with legal procedures and protocols, in state and federal court.
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.
• Must be proficient in e-filing with Minnesota state court system.
• Working knowledge of e-filing with Minnesota appellate courts and in US District Court required; additional knowledge of e-filing in North Dakota state court system is preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in English.
• Working knowledge of Clio time and billing software is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to supervise employees in a professional office setting.
• Legal Assistant or Paralegal Certification or diploma preferred, or sufficient equivalent experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• court e-filing: 3 years (Required)
• Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Word: 3 years (Required)
• Law office: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000