Job Title: Senior Paralegal
Company: Cedar Tree Native Law
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000-$92,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
About Cedar Tree Native Law
Cedar Tree Native Law is a Native American woman-owned law firm focused exclusively on serving tribal nations and Native communities. We advocate for tribal sovereignty, economic justice, natural resource protection, and Indigenous self-determination. If you’re looking for meaningful work that supports tribal governments and their communities, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Paralegal with significant court experience to join our team. This position supports attorneys in complex litigation in federal, state, and tribal courts, as well as various transactions and matters for tribal governments and tribal enterprises. The ideal candidate is highly organized, experienced in electronic court filing systems, comfortable managing fast-moving litigation and legal work, and capable of supporting projects with precision and attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
Draft, format, proofread, and file legal pleadings, motions, and discovery in Federal, State, and Tribal Courts
Maintain litigation calendars and ensure timely filings and court appearances
Attorney support with calendar management and billing, including coordinating and scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and drafting billing time entries
Coordinate with court clerks, clients, and opposing counsel
Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
Prepare discovery responses and assemble exhibits for hearings, depositions, and trials
Discovery management to include coordinating and overseeing the discovery process and managing discovery timelines, deadlines, and compliance with procedural rules
Discovery processing to include reviewing and organizing documents for production; utilizing e-discovery tools and legal research databases to locate and organize relevant materials; and summarizing interviews, depositions, interrogatories, and testimony for attorney review
Provide trial support, including preparation of binders, witness files, and exhibit lists
Conduct legal and factual research and draft case summaries
Conduct due diligence and maintain client records
Assist with contract drafting, review, and management
Track regulatory deadlines and support compliance filings
Lead training for paralegals and other staff on technical tools, systems, e-filing, and technology-related processes
Represent the firm’s mission and values in client and court interactions
Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years of paralegal experience, including at least 3 years in federal litigation
Required strong knowledge of federal court procedures, including CM / ECF filings, and state court systems such Odyssey, eFile, and eServe
Familiarity with Tribal Courts is preferred but not required
Proficiency with legal technology: Westlaw, PACER, Adobe Pro, and case management software
Proficiency with Monday.com or other project management software preferred
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong writing and communication skills
Commitment to serving Native communities and supporting tribal self-governance
Benefits: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Generous performance-based bonus structure tied to billing requirements
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Paid monthly wellness subsidy
Mission-driven, supportive workplace