Legal Administrative Assistant-Banking Practice Group

Messerli & Kramer•Minneapolis, MN

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Messerli Kramer is a well-established, full-service law firm based in Minneapolis. We have a well-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal advice. 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 family law or estate planning services. Messerli Kramer is seeking a highly-motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our legal team as a Banking & Finance Legal Administrative Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborate with talented professionals, and gain valuable experience. This role supports currently three shareholders and two associates within a "pool" support structure amongst two other legal assistants.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work with and take direction from multiple individuals, as well as the ability to work independently.
Strong commitment to (internal/external) client service.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Problem-solver with the ability to be flexible and use sound judgment, multi-task, prioritize and deliver accurate work product within multiple and competing deadlines.
Enthusiastic and friendly with the demonstrated ability to work with people at various levels within and outside of the Firm.
3+ years of legal administrative experience in transactional work (Banking & Finance/Real Estate/Corporate) preferred.
Minimum of high school graduation (business school or related professional legal administrative degree preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven ability to manage multiple calendars.
Experience with Time & Billing System (Surepoint/LMS) or similar software.
Experience with NetDocs document management or similar software.

Nice To Haves

Banking & Finance/Real Estate/Corporate transactional work experience
Business school or related professional legal administrative degree

Responsibilities

Assisting the attorneys in preparing correspondence, loan documents, signature pages and books for closings and other transactional matters.
Editing, assembling and filing documents electronically.
Maintaining open/active client files both in electronic and physical formats in accordance with firm standards.
Managing and organizing legal department databases and systems, including document management systems, and maintaining client files and contact information.
Assisting with managing attorneys’ calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and tracking deadlines
Tracking and recording the time spent by attorneys and other legal professionals on various tasks and activities, and ensuring that the invoices are accurate, detailed, and comply with client billing guidelines.
Performing administrative duties, including coordinating travel arrangements, processing expense reports, and managing other related tasks as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (if enrolled in High Deductible Medical Plan)
401(k) retirement plan.
Employer 401k annual safe harbor contribution of 4% after one year of service.
Generous paid time off.
Employee recognition program.
Business casual attire.
Parking reimbursement $100 per month
Supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity, teamwork, and collaboration.
Hybrid work model available. (Two Days in office-Tuesdays & Wednesdays)