Legal Administrative Assistant
Robins Kaplan LLP•Minneapolis, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Legal Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to legal professionals and attorneys in the fulfillment of their responsibilities with the law firm. The position requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, initiative, flexibility, and dependability.
Requirements
- Experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant required
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, including: spelling, grammar, and proofreading proficiency
- Exercise discretion in handling confidential, controversial, or sensitive information
- Demonstrate high degree of professionalism
- Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
- Prioritize workloads appropriately
- Interpret data accurately and present information concisely
- Work well under pressure and within tight deadlines
- Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Ironclad, Emburse, and document manage system proficiency
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree desired
- Business Litigation or Intellectual Property and Technology desired, but not required
Responsibilities
- E-file and serve in state, federal, and appellate courts
- Docket court dates and case deadlines
- Draft fee agreements
- Perform file openings and conflict checks
- Prepare legal documents, exhibits, and case-related materials
- Manage physical and electronic case files
- Coordinate deposition and trial logistics
- Process and reconcile expenses and invoices
- Draft and send client and potential correspondence
- Create shell templates in accordance with court requirements
- Register and log attorney admissions, licenses, and registrations
- Assist with timekeeping
- Track and file Continuing Legal Education credits
- Prepare meeting/event materials, distribute accordingly
- Organize meeting logistics
- Coordinate travel logistics and itineraries
- Assist with business development and social media efforts
- Provide back-up support to other legal assistants
- Perform day-to-day administrative functions, such as: distribute/send mail, screen and place phone calls, etc.
- Complete additional duties as requested
- Provide additional assistance and support as directed by his/her supervisor
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
