Paralegal or Legal Assistant, Litigation Team – Fergus Falls Office

Paralegal or Legal Assistant, Litigation Team – Fergus Falls Office
This position will assist an assigned attorney within the litigation law team and may receive assignments relating to commercial litigation, construction law, professional malpractice, product liability, utility and energy, personal injury, and wrongful death. Our work is fast-paced and challenging, but also mentally stimulating and interesting. We pride ourselves on a collegial work environment and support our employees by cultivating a friendly and fun work culture. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Calendar and monitor case deadlines.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and relay periodic updates.
• Assist attorney in preparing for court appearances, trials, meetings, and other matters.
• Review, finalize, and prepare court filings.
• Research and understand state and federal briefing and filing requirements.
• Complete additional assignments as required/assigned.

• Initiative-taker with ability to seek and complete tasks independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Perceptive and meticulous.
• Capacity to regulate and perform under stress.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft word, and working knowledge of Adobe PDF software.

• Prior law firm or financial-sector experience is preferred but not required.
• Pemberton Law will train suitable candidates.

• Full-time, Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm, equaling 37.5 hours per week.
• In-office (non-remote).

• Wage range: $22 - $25 per hour.
• Benefits: 401k, employee assistance program, flexible savings account, health insurance allowance and health savings account options, holiday pay, long-term disability, paid time off, paid sick time off, and supplemental insurance provided by Aflac.
• Physical requirements: sitting for extended periods and lifting/moving file boxes depending on the needs of the day.
• Non-supervisory.