Litigation Paralegal

Title: Litigation Paralegal

Contract Length: 6 months potential to extend or convert

Location: Medina, MN - hybrid or remote *Open to non-local candidates

Core Hours: Standard day shift (CST) with some flexibility

Best Market Rate: Please submit candidates at the best rate for their experience and skill level.

Interview Process:

Initial screen w/ HM

Panel or group IV w/ additional team members

Details:

Top Skills & Requirements

Ability to prioritize and manage work within deadlines

Ability to take initiative to learn and willingness to help others on the team

Personable demeanor/approachable

Preferred Background

eDiscovery training would be great!

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides an opportunity to work on a wide variety of disputes, including Liability, Personal Injury, and Commercial litigation. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, technically proficient, and self-confident individual, with experience in Litigation case management. In addition, the individual should be able to balance and prioritize assignments and deadlines in a fun, fast-paced environment. This position is ideal for a self-starter, with high integrity and high professional standards, who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with matter investigation, maintain files and update electronic database

Draft and distribute litigation hold notices; track compliance and follow-up as needed

Coordinate and conduct custodian interviews to identify sources of relevant information and verify preservation obligations are met

Coordinate and assist with all aspects of discovery, including document preservation, collection, review and production

Utilize technology and tools to organize and maintain case files

Work closely with internal teams and outside counsel to assist with litigation related tasks

Experience with engineering software/systems to query information across company enterprise for production in litigation

Ability to locate and gather documents throughout enterprise responsive in litigation

Assist with case management obligations

Assist with investigation and response to subpoenas

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

5 years of experience as a litigation Paralegal

Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery rules and eDiscovery best practices.

Initiative and the ability to work with little supervision required

Proficiency in computer systems skills with an affirmative understanding of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, CRM, AS400, Alteryx, ShowCase and Relativity

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and collaboration skills with individual and group partners

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Sense of humor and emotional acuity

Demonstrated leadership skills that result in the production of high-quality services and exceptional standards

Ability to manage a case load and organize and assemble documents and files

Comfort working with and managing outside counsel, working cross-functionally with business, engineering and legal executives and personnel.

Ability to protect integrity of (and maintain) confidential and proprietary information

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a full-time position based out of Polaris’ headquarters building in Medina, Minnesota. Hybrid or remote work available.