Civil Litigation Paralegal

Civil Litigation Paralegal

Robert Half is looking for an experienced litigation specialist to support a solo practitioner in a high-conflict guardianship case. This is a contract position requiring someone who can contribute immediately with minimal direction as mediation and trial deadlines approach. The assignment calls for strong judgment, exceptional organization, and the ability to manage complex medical, financial, and evidentiary materials in a fast-paced litigation setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mediation and trial materials by building well-organized digital exhibit binders that include medical records, expert opinions, and financial documents.

• Assemble supporting content for mediation submissions, including chronologies, document sets, and concise case narratives for attorney review.

• Produce clear deposition digests and medical record summaries that help shape examination strategy and settlement evaluation.

• Draft subpoenas for outside entities such as financial institutions, healthcare providers, and other third parties, while monitoring service and response status.

• Compile witness lists, exhibit lists, and related pre-trial disclosures in accordance with applicable court requirements and standing orders.

• Support case preparation for depositions and, where appropriate based on case needs and qualifications, assist with or participate in deposition work.

• Collaborate with counsel to develop witness examinations and organize materials needed for hearing and trial presentation.

• Assist in the preparation of written advocacy, including pre-trial and post-trial briefing, using Clio, Microsoft OneDrive, and the Odyssey e-filing platform as part of daily case management.

• 5+ years of substantial Minnesota civil litigation experience, with probate, guardianship, or family law exposure strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage matters through mediation, discovery, and trial preparation with limited supervision.

• Strong command of briefing, discovery coordination, deposition preparation, evidence organization, and trial exhibit management.

• Hands-on proficiency with Clio and Microsoft OneDrive, with the ability to integrate quickly into an active case file.

• Experience handling sensitive matters involving extensive records, disputed facts, and high-conflict parties.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting urgent deadlines and shifting priorities.

• Excellent written communication and document management skills, with careful attention to accuracy, formatting, and court-readiness.

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• Excelsior, MN

• remote

• Temporary / Contract

• 28 - 36 USD / Hourly