THE RIGHT STAFF ยท 20 hours ago
Legal Administrative Assistant
THE RIGHT STAFF is partnering with a well-established law firm in downtown Minneapolis to hire several Legal Administrative Assistants/Paralegals across multiple practice areas. The role involves providing critical administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring smooth legal operations and effective communication within the team.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
Draft, revise, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence and documents with a high level of accuracy
Maintain organized electronic client files, including uploading, naming, and managing documents, emails, and attachments
Assist with billing and invoicing processes, expense reporting, and time entry coordination
Initiate and process conflict checks, engagement letters, and new client onboarding materials
Track attorney expenses, receipts, and reimbursements in accordance with firm policies
Monitor attorney licensing, CLE requirements, and professional memberships
Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and internal stakeholders as needed
Provide backup support to other legal assistants during peak workloads or absences
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate legal setting is required
Prior experience in one or more of the listed practice areas is required
Familiarity with legal document management and intake processes, including conflicts and new matter setup is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and shifting workloads with professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning new technology tools
Preferred
Experience using iManage, Intapp, or similar legal support systems is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Paid parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off