Associate Attorney
Midsize law firm in the east metro is looking for an Associate Attorney with experience in civil litigation and/or workers’ compensation. Juris Doctor from accredited law school required. Must be admitted to practice law and currently and actively licensed in the state of Minnesota. Excellent communication skills and writing skills required. Insurance defense experience a plus. Our firm offers an extensive history of providing excellent legal services to our clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a bright and energetic attorney to work with an established law firm. Salary commensurate with experience.
Please submit your cover letter and resume and Applicant Voluntary Self-Identification Form to info@jlolaw.com
Jardine, Logan, and O’Brien P.L.L.P. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.
Paralegal
Paralegals work with attorneys to perform such tasks as legal research, writing, fact gathering and analysis, preparation of legal documents, client and witness interviews, file investigation and document gathering activities. The Paralegal must be proficient in use of the computer (Microsoft Office Suite and Internet Research, including Westlaw) to conduct research, analyze electronic data, and prepare legal documents and legal analysis. Experience with litigation document management system (PerfectLaw and Trial Director) is a plus.
Please submit your cover letter and resume and Applicant Voluntary Self-Identification Form to info@jlolaw.com
Jardine, Logan, and O’Brien P.L.L.P. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.
Responsibilities:
- Factual and Legal research
- Legal writing
- Preparation of Motions, Affidavits and other Pleadings
- Location and interviewing clients and witnesses
- File investigation
- Review damage information and calculate damages
- Determine experts required on a case basis and communicate with said expert about information necessary to provide required opinions and report
- Attend site and accident inspections
- Gather medical records, financial records, employment records etc. and summarize the same
- Draft correspondence, memoranda and other documents
- Research legal sources such as statutes, administrative records, opinions, articles, treatises and various rules and regulations
- Prepare and serve subpoenas, notices of taking depositions and other legal documents
- Check citations, quotations, and footnote references for accuracy
- Prepare chronologies and summaries of case facts, investigation records, deposition testimony, witness interviews, expert opinions and discovery responses
- Draft interrogatories, request for documents and other discovery requests and respond to the same
- Assist attorneys at trials and depositions
- Prepare evidence, exhibits, affidavits and other documents for use in legal proceedings
- Comply with court rules and court orders to ensure all required filings are complete and deadlines are met
- Perform related work as assigned
Requirements/Skills:
- Knowledge of legal terminology and appropriate court rules
- Ability to research and follow court rules and court procedures
- Ability to draft and interpret legal documents
- Ability to prioritize, plan and organize
- Ability to effectively communicate through speaking and writing
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to be self-driven and anticipate future case work-up as needed
- Ability to be professional in all situations
- Ability to be flexible
General Qualification Guidelines:
Experience in Paralegal work. Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university with major course work in law or related field is generally preferred; though consideration will be given to those with an Associate’s Degree from an ABA approved program and pertinent experience.
Salary commensurate with exp.
Law Clerk
This is an exciting opportunity for a bright and energetic student to work with an established law firm.
Part-time position with full-time opportunity during school breaks and summer. Knowledge of legal terminology of research methods and techniques and other administrative and court procedures, ability to conduct research to draft, prepare and interpret legal documents; evaluate and relate findings to cases in question. The law clerk must be proficient in use of the computer applications since law clerks use computers to prepare correspondence and other legal documents; organize and index a large number of documents accumulated in preparation for litigation; and perform online legal research. May also be called upon to file and serve legal documents. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Law Clerks work with lawyers to perform such tasks as legal research, writing, fact gathering and analysis, limited preparation of legal documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, file investigation and document gathering activities. Service and filing of legal documents and other tasks as directed by the attorney for whom law clerk is working with.
Contact Information
Please submit your cover letter and resume and Applicant Voluntary Self-Identification Form to info@jlolaw.com
Jardine, Logan, and O’Brien P.L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.
Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Profit Sharing
- Dental insurance
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Vision insurance
- Vacation, Sick Time, Floating Holiday, and Firm Holidays
