Hire the Best Paralegals in Minnesota

I provide legal and investigative research support, helping attorneys, businesses, and investors make informed decisions with accurate, actionable information. My work focuses on clarifying complex situations, identifying key individuals, and uncovering critical details others often miss. My recent work has involved extensive property and ownership research, including identifying and locating owners, heirs, and key decision-makers in foreclosure and other time-sensitive situations. With 30+ years of combined paralegal and insurance experience, I bring a strong understanding of legal processes, documentation, and compliance requirements across a range of matters. I am also experienced in preparing and filing motions, pleadings, and other court documents in active legal cases. Services include: • Legal and investigative research • Pre-acquisition property and ownership research • Ownership history and contact identification • Foreclosure and tax-delinquent property research • Legal research and case support • Document drafting: letters, notices, memos, and supporting filings • Compliance policy drafting (ECOA, TILA, FCRA, GLBA, UDAAP, TCPA, FDCPA) I focus on delivering clear, reliable information that can be used to move matters forward—not just collected.

I am a certificated paralegal with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Certificate in Legal Studies from an ABA-accredited university, bringing more than 15 years of experience supporting attorneys and self-represented clients in complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. My background includes extensive work in civil litigation, family law, probate conservatorships and guardianships, small claims, wage and hour disputes, state and federal employment discrimination, civil rights matters, appellate procedures, and administrative proceedings before agencies such as the EEOC, MSPB, and state and local civil rights offices. I have experience working within both state and federal court systems and am highly familiar with procedural rules, evidentiary standards, and jurisdiction-specific filing requirements. Before transitioning to remote freelance services, I owned and operated a California legal document preparation business for ten years, providing litigation and document support to pro per/pro se litigants as well as practicing attorneys. I have since delivered remote paralegal support to legal professionals and clients in California, Illinois, Washington State, Maryland, New York, and Washington, D.C. I am an experienced legal researcher with unlimited access to LexisNexis Uni and a strong ability to quickly analyze statutes, case law, and court rules across jurisdictions. My drafting experience includes administrative complaints and rebuttals, discrimination claims, motions for summary judgment, orders to show cause, affidavits and declarations, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents. I maintain a fully remote, technology-driven office equipped with advanced legal research resources and case management tools. I am proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with Clio Manage, Clio Grow, MyCase, and CaseFox. Professional Disclaimer: Paralegals are not licensed attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. Services are limited to legal document preparation at a client’s direction, legal research, drafting and formatting documents, and providing procedural information regarding court processes and deadlines. Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Evening and weekend appointments are available by prior arrangement.

I have been paralegal in Minnesota for 17 years. I have worked in family law for 14 years also have some paralegal experience in mortgage foreclosure, employment law, housing (landlord/tenant), bankruptcy and debt collection. Currently, I supervise other paralegals and legal assistants and work in criminal law. I am very professional, intelligent and quick to learn new things. I am looking for part-time work relating to writing, transcription and/or data entry jobs. I am a great typist. I can type 73 words per minute with little to no errors. I am very dependable and reliable. If you are looking for someone with great typing and/or data entry skills, I am your person!

“Fantastic work—an expert in her field and phenomenal at her craft.” This is just one of many top reviews from numerous satisfied clients. These reviews reflect my decades of professional editing experience, built on the foundation of my Master’s degree in English Studies and subsequent teaching proficiency at the secondary and college levels. I began my career as a senior editor for a highly regarded publishing house and later served as a corporate managing editor. As a freelance editor, I’ve had the privilege of working on hundreds of books and documents for publishers, independent authors, and a wide range of professionals—including attorneys, engineers, scientists, technology experts, nonprofit organizations, and more. Working with these clients has made my work both meaningful and rewarding. I also bring more than ten years of experience in the legal field as a legal administrative assistant, paralegal (with a paralegal certificate), and contract administrator. Because of this background, I am especially comfortable editing legal documents and working with attorneys. My technical editing background includes journal articles, white papers, reports, theses, and dissertations. Citation formatting is one of my specialties. I am highly experienced with The Chicago Manual of Style and APA and can easily adapt to other style guides. In addition to editing, I am the author of numerous middle-grade books, primarily biographies and historical topics. (You can find my books by searching “Sue Vander Hook” on Amazon.) My experience as an author gives me a deep appreciation for the writing process and the importance of thoughtful, careful editing. My experience and expertise can make your words and voice resonate and rise to an exceptional level. With great collaboration and communication, we can accomplish your goals together.

Paralegal with over 12 years of experience; mainly in Patent and Trademark prosecution and docketing. Recognized for commitment to clients and their confidentiality, attention to detail, time management and a positive attitude. Very experienced and confident with Microsoft Suite, Anaqua, Foundation IP, WIPO, Outlook, Adobe, DocuSign, Westlaw, AdobeSign, USPTO and Patent Center.

I am a legal professional on the cusp of bar admission in New York and California, with eligibility in France. My LL.M. in Business Law from the University of Minnesota reflects my dedication to diverse legal disciplines, from Business Law to Human Rights. In professional roles, I've been a Paralegal for a national Bank, conducting research for acquisitions, and a Legal Intern for a NGO, where I analyzed financial data. My global experiences include a Legal Trainee position at the United Nations agency Fluent in English and French, my cross-cultural proficiency enhances my adaptability. In summary, I bring a unique blend of academic rigor, global exposure, making me a legal professional poised to make a meaningful impact.