Legal Administrative Assistant

Faegre Drinker•Minneapolis, MN

20h•$29 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Faegre Drinker is hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its Business Litigation and Products, Liability, and Mass Torts practice groups in the Minneapolis office. The role provides a full range of legal administrative support to assigned matters in a timely and efficient manner and works with a team focused on serving clients. The firm describes its culture as flexible and high-performing, with technology supporting a hybrid work environment. The position handles litigation-related administration, including e-filing, preparing legal documents and correspondence, billing, file maintenance, scheduling, and contact with clients and external professionals. It requires strong organization, communication, judgment, discretion, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented setting. This is a non-exempt, hourly position. The anticipated initial rate is $29.37–$33.20 per hour, based on a 37.5-hour workweek. Actual pay may vary based on relevant skills, training, experience, job-related factors, and location. The compensation and benefits package may also include a discretionary bonus, life, health, accident, and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Requirements

2–5 years of legal administrative experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
High school graduation.
Ability to problem-solve.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including effective communication in a virtual environment.
Ability to concentrate, make decisions, and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to use good judgment and initiative while seeking direction or clarification and consulting others as appropriate.
Willingness to be flexible with time and adapt to a changing work environment.
Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships while maintaining a client-service orientation in a collaborative environment.
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion with highly confidential information.
Ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, attend to detail, recognize urgency, and use good judgment in varied situations.

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience is strongly preferred.
Business school education or a related professional legal secretarial degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with state and federal electronic filing.
Handle contact with clients and external professionals.
Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
Assemble and file documents electronically.
Manage the client billing process.
Maintain client files and contact information.
Schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, court hearings, and travel arrangements.
Perform other litigation and administrative tasks as assigned.