Overview
Legal Administrative Assistant – Business Litigation Jobs in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA at Messerli & Kramer
Position: LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – BUSINESS LITIGATION
Messerli Kramer is a leading law firm in the Twin Cities founded in 1965 with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Plymouth, Minnesota. We have a well-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned, and comprehensive legal advice. Our professionals take the time to listen and understand their legal issues within the larger framework of their business as a whole.
Known for our dedication and responsiveness, our attorneys and staff are focused on finding pragmatic solutions and producing remarkable results for our clients.
Messerli Kramer serves individuals and businesses through three unique, yet complementary, divisions. We represent a variety of clients – from large corporations, banks and closely-held businesses – to individuals seeking divorce and family law or estate planning services. Our clients trust us to help them navigate the myriad of legal issues that confront them in their business and personal lives.
We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Business Litigation practice group in downtown Minneapolis.
General Responsibilities
Prepare legal documents and correspondence
Assemble and file documents electronically through Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) for a variety of district, state, and appellate courts
Frequently correspond with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, and court personnel
Process payment requests and coordinate the client billing process
Maintain client files and contact information
Calendar management: schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, court hearings, and travel arrangements
Proactively ensure the legal team is prepared with necessary materials for meetings, depositions, hearings, trials, etc.
Open, review, and direct mail
Other administrative tasks as assigned
Company Benefits
Variety of health plans options as well as dental, vision, and retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Business casual attire
37.5 hour work week, with a one-hour lunch break
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts in the field
Hybrid schedule with the ability to partially work from home once training has been completed
Requirements
Position Expectations
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong commitment to client service
Ability to work with and take direction from multiple individuals, as well as the ability to work independently
Good planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
Excellent administrative/secretarial and proofreading skills
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to problem-solve and use sound judgement
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to manage conflicting priorities with competing deadlines
Positive and professional demeanor
Requirements
5+ years of legal administrative experience, Business Litigation experience strongly preferred
Minimum of high school graduation, Business school or related professional legal secretarial degree preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Proficiency in ECF in both state and federal levels
Proven ability to manage multiple calendars, including docketing of court deadlines
Salary Description
$35.00 – $42.00 per hour
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant – Business Litigation
Company: Messerli & Kramer
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
