Overview
Construction and Real Estate Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) – Minneapolis Jobs in Minneapolis, MN at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath
Cover letter and resume are required. Both must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
About Us:
Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, Inc. (LADL) is a non-profit, public interest legal firm representing parents in juvenile dependency court proceedings in Los Angeles County. We currently serve over 19,000 parents seeking to reunite with their children.
It is our mission to provide legal assistance to our clients to preserve the family and, in those instances where required, reunify the family through the use of innovative, effective, affirmative, and ethical legal principals and skills.
When the Department of Child and Family Services attempts to interfere in the parent-child relationship, parents are in desperate need of vigorous advocacy by specially trained counsel. LADL attorneys are appointed to represent parents in crisis, helping families remain intact or regain custody of children the state has removed from their home. LADL attorneys lead interdisciplinary teams including paralegals, LADL social workers, investigators, parent partners, medical and other experts, and experienced supervisors, in preparing and presenting legal defenses in court every day. LADL execute our legal work with innovation, passion, and the highest ethical principles. LADL also expands our advocacy by engaging in the ongoing policy and legislative conversations regarding parents’ rights, at the county, state, and national levels.
Seeking:
LADL seeks energetic California certified paralegals who are committed to the fight for social justice, intellectually excited to assist in defending the constitutionally protected relationship between parents and their children, and sufficiently resilient to engage in daily battle against the generational effects of poverty, racism, addiction, domestic violence, and mental health conditions. Paralegal positions are available immediately, and LADL paralegals go through a multi-tiered training period to prepare them for the stimulating and electric atmosphere of the 25 courtrooms in Monterey Park and the 3 courtrooms in Lancaster. LADL attorneys have frequent client contact and litigate contested matters daily, protecting, and reunifying L.A. County’s most vulnerable families. LADL offers competitive salaries and benefits, based on experience and education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide case preparation and management support for court appearances
Support attorneys within the courtroom with caseload and client commitments
Perform duties and responsibilities as required of a Paralegal in the course of meeting Firm Director, supervisor, attorneys, court and client expectations and work production
Assist attorneys in gathering documentation form clients and providers
Write with clarity and intent to attorneys, staff, clients, and court
Provide legal research, writing, and legal analysis
Draft Custody Orders, Restraining Orders, and 388 Petitions for modification, change or set-aside of prior orders given changed circumstances or new evidence
Perform client Interviews and draft client declarations
Create, clear, organized work documentation including attachments and exhibits
Draft Motions and Declarations
Initiate Hearing Paperwork
Conduct Trial Preparation and Witness Preparation
Set up Court Calls with Clients
Develop Parentage Briefing
Perform Video Transcription
WORK LOCATION
The Paralegal position is in-person; this is not a remote position. The environment is an office setting including cubicles and mild work distractions.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Models a strong work ethic with a team player mindset that is open to feedback and constructive criticism.
Conveys a positive attitude that provides leadership and problem-solving within the position to meet challenges.
Ability to accomplish organizational goals and tasks within the time assigned to meet management requirements.
Fosters coordination and collaboration with good conflict resolution
Exhibits active listening skills when working with management and staff, and that is non-judgmental of client needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Paralegal certificate or degree from an ABA approved program.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Physical Activities include but are not limited to: on a continuous basis, sit at a desk, intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; lifted up to 15 pounds, repetitive motion and typing when using computer keyboard, speaking to clients on the telephone.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.62 – $33.81 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Title: Construction and Real Estate Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) – Minneapolis
Company: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath
Location: Minneapolis, MN
