Lead Housing Paralegal/Investigator
MID-MINNESOTA LEGAL ASSISTANCE
1 day ago
Full-time
Remote friendly (Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States)
United States
Job DetailsJob Location: Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN 55403Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $52,661.00 - $62,919.00 Salary/yearJob Category: LegalLEAD HOUSING PARALEGAL/INVESTIGATOR – FULL TIME
Position Type: Lead Housing Paralegal/Investigator
Location: Minneapolis
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Housing Unit as a Paralegal/Investigator. This is a unique opportunity to combine legal case support with hands-on investigative work that directly impacts housing stability in our community.
The MMLA Housing unit helps renters maintain safe and stable housing. We provide direct representation to low-income tenants in eviction cases, subsidized housing terminations, and health and safety litigation. We work to protect renters from discrimination and landlord harassment. We also help tenants secure emergency repairs, prevent unlawful lockouts, and seek emergency assistance. As our team’s paralegal/investigator, you will be part of this essential work to keep people safe and secure in their homes. You will conduct a range of litigation support, including filing documents with the courts, assisting attorneys with trial- and appeals- preparation, and individual case management.
What’s in It for You?
We believe in work-life harmony. This role offers the flexibility to blend remote work with in-office collaboration.
On Fridays, the office closes at noon and employees enjoy a half-day of paid flex time.
MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.
This role offers hands-on experience in litigation, investigation, and tenant advocacy, making it an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals interested in law, public service, or housing justice.
Why MMLA?
We’re not just ticking boxes. We’re genuinely committed to diversity. Bring your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives—we want them all!
Our mission? Equal justice for all. In your cover letter, tell us how your background can amplify this cause. Let’s change lives together.
Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We’re building a respectful, supportive workplace where everyone thrives.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and it is critical that we incorporate these values into all aspects of our work. We recognize the particular and highly detrimental impact of racism — and of Minnesota’s racial disparities — on MMLA’s clients and staff. We, therefore, devote special attention to issues of racial justice.
This role blends legal case support with hands-on investigation work, offering a unique opportunity to directly support tenants and strengthen housing stability in our community.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Apply the principles of MMLA’s Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.
Provide administrative support for case handlers, including generating documents utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and litigation software.
Organize and maintain legal case files and calendars, client communications, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Provide litigation support, including: assisting with drafting correspondence, pleadings, and other documents; drafting discovery documents and completing other discovery-related tasks; reviewing and proofing draft documents; applying coding/bate stamping schemes to documents and/or exhibits; e-filing and e-serving through the various court systems; and other litigation support tasks as needed.
Call clients and follow-up with clients as needed, including communications regarding compliance with settlement agreements.
Provide in-person support for case handlers at housing court.
Provide back-up to the support staff and intake teams as needed.
Visit clients’ homes to investigate repair problems and potentially serve as a witness in repair court cases.
Provide administrative support to the Housing Unit team by creating and overseeing monthly Attorney of the Day calendar
Triage investigation requests received from case handlers on our team and assign investigation tasks among support staff according to internal policies and procedures
Ensure that Paralegal/Investigator training materials are maintained
Provide training and support to other support staff on Housing Unit support tasks
Pull records from city regulatory services departments and police departments.
Monitor updates on local rental assistance and communicate those updates to the team.
Monitor updates on local e-filing and e-discovery processes (MN eFS, MNDES, etc.), and communicate those updates to the team
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required qualifications:
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the needs of people with low incomes and other vulnerable clients.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage large volumes of information
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems
Advanced proofreading, formatting, and editing skills
Proficiency using Microsoft Office
Preferred qualifications:
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proficiency in PDF and document management tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat)
Knowledge of litigation process, including document production and other discovery projects, document management and trial procedures.
Familiarity with e-filing/e-serving systems
Paralegal certificate or related training
Proficiency in a second language, particularly Spanish.
Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences.
Compensation Information:
$52,661 to $62,919 per year, depending on experience. MMLA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and generous paid time off.
Application Submission:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and references at:
https://mylegalaid.org/employment Applications must be submitted by July 17th 2026.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please contact Megan Cook at mcook@mylegalaid.org.
Please direct all other inquiries to hiring@mylegalaid.org.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity employer. The terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and job security, may vary based on union status. Positions within our organization may be governed by collective bargaining agreements and union representation, while others are not.
Qualifications
Position Type: Lead Housing Paralegal/Investigator
Location: Minneapolis
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Housing Unit as a Paralegal/Investigator. This is a unique opportunity to combine legal case support with hands-on investigative work that directly impacts housing stability in our community.
The MMLA Housing unit helps renters maintain safe and stable housing. We provide direct representation to low-income tenants in eviction cases, subsidized housing terminations, and health and safety litigation. We work to protect renters from discrimination and landlord harassment. We also help tenants secure emergency repairs, prevent unlawful lockouts, and seek emergency assistance. As our team’s paralegal/investigator, you will be part of this essential work to keep people safe and secure in their homes. You will conduct a range of litigation support, including filing documents with the courts, assisting attorneys with trial- and appeals- preparation, and individual case management.
What’s in It for You?
We believe in work-life harmony. This role offers the flexibility to blend remote work with in-office collaboration.
On Fridays, the office closes at noon and employees enjoy a half-day of paid flex time.
MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.
This role offers hands-on experience in litigation, investigation, and tenant advocacy, making it an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals interested in law, public service, or housing justice.
Why MMLA?
We’re not just ticking boxes. We’re genuinely committed to diversity. Bring your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives—we want them all!
Our mission? Equal justice for all. In your cover letter, tell us how your background can amplify this cause. Let’s change lives together.
Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We’re building a respectful, supportive workplace where everyone thrives.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and it is critical that we incorporate these values into all aspects of our work. We recognize the particular and highly detrimental impact of racism — and of Minnesota’s racial disparities — on MMLA’s clients and staff. We, therefore, devote special attention to issues of racial justice.
This role blends legal case support with hands-on investigation work, offering a unique opportunity to directly support tenants and strengthen housing stability in our community.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Apply the principles of MMLA’s Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.
Provide administrative support for case handlers, including generating documents utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and litigation software.
Organize and maintain legal case files and calendars, client communications, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Provide litigation support, including: assisting with drafting correspondence, pleadings, and other documents; drafting discovery documents and completing other discovery-related tasks; reviewing and proofing draft documents; applying coding/bate stamping schemes to documents and/or exhibits; e-filing and e-serving through the various court systems; and other litigation support tasks as needed.
Call clients and follow-up with clients as needed, including communications regarding compliance with settlement agreements.
Provide in-person support for case handlers at housing court.
Provide back-up to the support staff and intake teams as needed.
Visit clients’ homes to investigate repair problems and potentially serve as a witness in repair court cases.
Provide administrative support to the Housing Unit team by creating and overseeing monthly Attorney of the Day calendar
Triage investigation requests received from case handlers on our team and assign investigation tasks among support staff according to internal policies and procedures
Ensure that Paralegal/Investigator training materials are maintained
Provide training and support to other support staff on Housing Unit support tasks
Pull records from city regulatory services departments and police departments.
Monitor updates on local rental assistance and communicate those updates to the team.
Monitor updates on local e-filing and e-discovery processes (MN eFS, MNDES, etc.), and communicate those updates to the team
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required qualifications:
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the needs of people with low incomes and other vulnerable clients.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage large volumes of information
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems
Advanced proofreading, formatting, and editing skills
Proficiency using Microsoft Office
Preferred qualifications:
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proficiency in PDF and document management tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat)
Knowledge of litigation process, including document production and other discovery projects, document management and trial procedures.
Familiarity with e-filing/e-serving systems
Paralegal certificate or related training
Proficiency in a second language, particularly Spanish.
Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences.
Compensation Information:
$52,661 to $62,919 per year, depending on experience. MMLA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and generous paid time off.
Application Submission:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and references at:
https://mylegalaid.org/employment Applications must be submitted by July 17th 2026.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please contact Megan Cook at mcook@mylegalaid.org.
Please direct all other inquiries to hiring@mylegalaid.org.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity employer. The terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and job security, may vary based on union status. Positions within our organization may be governed by collective bargaining agreements and union representation, while others are not.
Qualifications