Legal Assistant

HYBRID - 2 days in office

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a team of attorneys and legal professionals in a fast-paced litigation practice. This role is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and litigation support, managing case-related documents, coordinating schedules and deadlines, and ensuring the efficient operation of legal matters from inception through resolution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities, and comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, correspondence, and other case-related materials.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files and records.
• Coordinate and process electronic filings with state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Track litigation deadlines and manage complex attorney calendars to ensure timely filings, hearings, and case activities.
• Assist with document organization, discovery management, and case preparation.
• Coordinate communication among attorneys, paralegals, clients, courts, and outside parties.
• Manage document retention and file-closing procedures in accordance with firm policies.
• Arrange attorney travel, conferences, registrations, and expense reimbursement requests.
• Support continuing legal education (CLE) tracking, registrations, and reporting requirements.
• Provide backup support to other administrative professionals and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum of 3 years of administrative, legal support, or related professional experience, including at least 1 year supporting litigation matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Experience managing attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of legal document formatting and court filing procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently.

Preferred

• Experience supporting employment, labor, or civil litigation practices.
• Familiarity with Minnesota eFile & Serve.
• Knowledge of federal and state court procedures.
• Experience working with administrative agency matters, arbitrations, or employment disputes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution or match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life and AD& D insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Paid CLE registration and training opportunities
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000 - $63,000

Compensation

$60,000.00-$65,000.00 Yearly

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