Legal Secretary
About The OrganizationThe Upper Midwest Law Center is seeking a full-time legal assistant! UMLC, founded in 2019 by Dr. Douglas P. Seaton, is a freedom-fighting litigation firm that advances justice by resisting government overreach, suppression of individual rights, and union corruption, among other causes critical for the liberty of all Americans. With a high win rate, committed donor base, and successful partnerships with national center-right organizations, UMLC has flourished in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Read more about us at: https://www.umlc.org/About The RoleThe successful candidate ideally will possess 1+ years of complex civil litigation experience and the ability to manage a sophisticated and fast-moving docket. This person will report to the Senior Litigation Attorney. We place a premium on a positive attitude and high energy.While UMLC’s preference is for candidates based in Minnetonka, MN, the organization is open to considering highly experienced candidates located anywhere in the United States who can work virtually. Salary is commensurate with experience.Key ResponsibilitiesFile pleadings in state, federal, and administrative courtsMaintain case files, manage the office calendar, and calculate docket deadlines in an organized and timely mannerEdit legal documents, correspondence, and basic pleadingsMaintain knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and support attorneys in complianceCommunicate with chambers, court clerks, and outside counsel as neededManage outside vendor relationshipsCreate preparatory bindersAssist attorneys as needed, work with minimal supervision, and take ownership of the litigation docketQualifications1+ years of complex civil litigation support experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated commitment to advancing Upper Midwest Law Center’s mission of protecting individual rights and enforcing limits on government power through litigationStrong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasksAbility to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment and actively contribute to a culture of innovation and initiativeUnderstanding of and commitment to the organization’s mission and litigation approachTo ApplyQualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and UMLC’s mission, an explanation of why you would be the best candidate, evidence of relevant past success, and your salary expectationsYour resumeA list of references (at least three)Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.Questions can be directed to Savannah Murphy, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: savannah@talentmarket.org.There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.Talent Market, the liberty movement’s talent agency, is a nonprofit that connects liberty-minded professionals with free-market nonprofit jobs at no cost to candidates or organizations. We work with 501(c)(3) organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation. Visit Talent Market to explore open roles, join our talent network, or work with us on your next hire.