Litigation Paralegal - Kennedy & Graven, Chartered

About Our Firm: Kennedy & Graven, Chartered is a law firm of more than 30 attorneys dedicated to representing public sector clients throughout Minnesota. Our attorneys are well known for their extensive experience in providing legal services to municipalities, school districts, counties, townships, state agencies, and development authorities.

Position Description: The firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple practice areas, including Employment and Municipal Law. This position focuses on assisting attorneys in a wide range of civil litigation matters involving public sector clients.

Key responsibilities include managing and organizing case files; drafting and responding to written discovery; coordinating and summarizing document productions; assisting with deposition and trial preparation; cite-checking and proofreading briefs; eFiling in state and federal courts; and supporting attorneys in all phases of litigation, including motion practice, hearings, and trials. The paralegal will also assist with case investigation, maintaining litigation calendars, and ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural rules.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will meet the following minimum requirements:

• At least five (5) years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures in state and federal courts
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with legal research tools and litigation support software
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively

The following qualifications, though not required, are strongly preferred:

• Experience working in a public sector legal environment
• Knowledge of Minnesota Governmental Data Practices Act and experience in redaction of documents
• Familiarity with employment law or municipal law matters
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms and document management systems

Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $102,000, commensurate with experience. Kennedy & Graven offers a generous benefits package that includes employer-paid individual health insurance coverage, employer-paid family dental coverage, life and disability insurance, a transportation stipend, and an employer-paid 401(k) contribution.

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, and resume to Shantel M. Schmale, Human Resources Manager, at [email protected].

Kennedy & Graven, Chartered provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.