Greene Espel PLLP is a top-notch litigation boutique located in downtown Minneapolis, offering an opportunity for a Case Manager. The successful candidate will manage legal documents, assist in case support, and handle calendar management while contributing to the efficient operation of the law firm.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and e-filing of pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in state, federal, and appellate courts
- Learn and master court rules regarding format, specific requirements, service, and electronic filing programs in state/federal court
- Draft and send client correspondence, memos, and other supporting documents
- Organize and maintain digital filing system for easy document retrieval
- Update and manage legal databases with case information and relevant documentation
- Prepare shell templates in accordance with court requirements
- Assist in legal research by both gathering and inputting information into and from legal databases
- Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals on case-related tasks
- Assist in the collection, organization, and production of discovery materials
- Help organize deposition and trial exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders
- Learn and stay up to date on various litigation software
- Schedule appointments, meetings, depositions, and court dates
- Log and track attorney admissions, licenses, CLE credits, and registrations
- Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence professionally and promptly
- Assist with client and attorney monthly billing processes
- Process client and attorney expenses and invoices
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to carefully and completely execute various tasks under pressure of multiple deadlines
- Enthusiasm, responsiveness, and focus on excellent performance
- Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on mutual respect, trust, and team collaboration
- Relentless attention to detail, deadlines, and comfortability with setting cheerful reminders
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools
- Ability to successfully manage one's own reminder schedule to complete tasks for multiple attorneys and paralegals
Benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- MN Paid Family Medical Leave insurance
- Paid parking or MetroPass
- Medical insurance (we pay 85% of single coverage)
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay policies
- 401k match and profit sharing upon eligibility
- Exposure to various legal tasks and opportunities for professional growth
- Ongoing training and mentorship to enhance administrative and paralegal skills
- Flexible hybrid work after initial training period (Some in-office work is required)
- Plus many other voluntary benefits
Company Overview
Clients turn to Greene Espel when they face their greatest legal challenges. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.greeneespel.com.