$70k - $85k
affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country. We are actively searching for a warranty paralegal to join our team in Minneapolis, MN. Our paralegals play a vital role on our case…
Legal · Minneapolis, MN
Paralegal jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$63k
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spreadsheet format, making modification as required. Set up depositions and prepare notices of depositions. Assist and support paralegals and attorneys as needed. Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputti…
$160k - $200k
Overview Founded in 1965, Messerli Kramer is a Top 20 Minnesota law firm with locations in Minneapolis, St. Michael, St. Paul, and Plymouth. We have a hard-earned reputation within the business community of providing sou…
$78k - $100k
The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together. At PCL Construction Services, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. W…
$65k - $100k
About the job Merchant & Gould , one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking a Foreign Filing Paralegal. This position may be located in any of our office locations. The salary range for this…
$175k - $185k
Description: Monroe Moxness Berg (MMB) is a boutique Minneapolis (Bloomington) law firm nationally recognized for its innovative work in brand concept growth and protection, multi-unit retail/franchising and distribution…
$34 - $51 per hour
The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the North America Chronic Care Management Team. This position requires the ability to work with high efficiency, strong project management sk…
$20.51 - $37.18 per hour
More than 50 years ago, Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Students from across the U.S. and more t…
$65k - $85k
Other administrative tasks and projects as may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution. • Familiarity wi…
$55k - $85k
Merchant & Gould , one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking a Trademark Legal Assistant. This position may be located in our New York, Boston, Minneapolis or Atlanta location. The salary ra…
$220k - $350k
Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney An established national law firm, with a highly collaborative office in Minneapolis, is currently seeking an M&A Attorney to join their corporate team, full-time. The salary for this role…
Job Title : Personal Injury Paralegal Job Summary : We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Personal Injury Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in…
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What paralegals earn in Minneapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$27 | $43k–$56k |
| Mid level | $26–$34 | $54k–$71k |
| Senior | $32–$44 | $67k–$92k |
Adjusted for the Minneapolis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Senior Paralegal
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Paralegal Manager
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