
Position: Paralegal
Compensation: $75K base and up, depending on experience
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
About the Opportunity:
Lakeside HR Group is proud to partner with a nationally recognized law firm that has built its reputation on seeking justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Their mission-driven work goes far beyond litigation—it’s a deep commitment to protecting others and making lasting change.
We are seeking a skilled and passionate **Paralegal** to join their team in St. Paul, Minnesota. In this role, you will work side-by-side with attorneys on complex litigation cases, playing a critical role in case development and client advocacy. This is an ideal opportunity for a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and is looking to make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate the facts of a case
- Complete damages interviews with clients
- Conduct research on institutional and individual defendants
- Organize and maintain documents in both paper and electronic filing systems
- Gather and arrange evidence and legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
- Draft and prepare case and document summaries (medical, education, employment records, deposition transcripts, abuse/damages)
- Draft legal documents and correspondence (e.g., discovery, deposition notices, subpoenas, meet and confer letters)
- Prepare case files for depositions, hearings, and trials
- Assist attorneys during trial by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing transcripts
- Schedule and conduct interviews, meetings, and depositions with clients, witnesses, attorneys, and outside vendors
- Manage a large caseload and effectively prioritize workload
- Create and implement processes and assist with managing projects across multiple cases
- Handle intake calls from potential clients, complete paperwork, and conduct follow-ups
- Prepare legal documents for both state and federal courts
- Foster positive and productive working relationships with colleagues and clients
- Paralegal certificate required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies preferred
- 5+ years of paralegal experience, ideally with litigation background
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to summarize facts clearly and empathetically
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Trauma-informed communication skills or willingness to learn trauma-responsive practices
- Proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat; SharePoint experience is a plus
- Experience working with clients who have experienced trauma and a strong interest in child protection is preferred
At Lakeside HR Group, we understand that finding the right job is essential for your career success. We are a boutique-style human resources consulting and recruiting firm dedicated to providing personalized, tailored solutions. When you partner with us, you’re not just getting a recruiter—you’re getting the entire Lakeside team working together to support your career goals.
Partner with us at Lakeside HR Group, where we are more than just a recruiting firm—we are your partners in achieving your career aspirations.