Legal Administrative Assistant – Trusts & Estates & Litigation

MESSERLI KRAMER P.A.•Minneapolis, MN

just now•$55,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Messerli Kramer is a leading law firm in the Twin Cities founded in 1965 with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, and St. Michael Minnesota. Known for our dedication and responsiveness, our attorneys and staff are focused on finding pragmatic solutions and producing remarkable results for our clients. Our clients trust us to help them navigate the myriad of legal issues that confront them in their business and personal lives. Messerli Kramer is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our legal team as a Legal Administrative Assistant supporting Trusts & Estates and Litigation practices. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with talented professionals while supporting both transactional and litigation matters.

Requirements

3+ years of legal administrative experience (Trusts & Estates and/or Litigation experience preferred)
Minimum of high school graduation (business school or related professional legal administrative degree preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience managing multiple calendars and deadlines
Familiarity with court rules, filing procedures, and legal terminology
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work with and take direction from multiple individuals, as well as work independently
Strong commitment to client service
Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Committed to providing comprehensive administrative support
Excellent proofreading skills
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to problem-solve and exercise sound judgment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Positive and professional demeanor

Responsibilities

Document Preparation: Drafting, editing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, including estate planning documents, probate filings, pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
Trusts & Estates Support: Assisting with probate and estate administration matters, organizing estate planning files, and maintaining client records
Litigation Support: Preparing and filing court documents (including e-filing), managing litigation files, tracking deadlines, and assisting with hearing and trial preparation
Timekeeping: Tracking and recording attorney time and ensuring invoices are accurate, detailed, and compliant with client billing guidelines
Data Management: Managing and organizing document management systems, maintaining client files, and updating contact information
Calendar Administration: Managing attorneys’ calendars, scheduling meetings and hearings, coordinating appointments, and tracking critical deadlines
Proactively ensuring attorneys are prepared with necessary materials for meetings, hearings, depositions, and client conferences
Other administrative tasks such as processing expense reports and providing general administrative support as needed

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Flex Spending Accounts Available for Health Savings, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose and Flexible Savings Accounts.
Employer Contribution to Heath Savings Account if enrolled in High Deductible Health Plan
Voluntary Life Benefits and Employer Paid Basic Life/LTD
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Parking Reimbursement $100/month or 100% Paid Metro Transit Card
Hybrid Work Schedule
401K Plan and Employer 4% Safe Harbor Contribution starts after completion of 1,000 hours on employee anniversary.
Gym Reimbursement up to $120/annually
Free Onsite Gym