Practice Group Assistant

Lewis Brisbois • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Overview The Minneapolis, MN office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Practice Group Assistant with a minimum of one (1) year legal experience, preferably in a law firm environment. The essential functions of this position include assisting the Secretaries with opening new matters, assisting with calendaring and docketing duties, running conflicts, and other administrative duties as assigned by Secretaries and Attorneys. We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team. Responsibilities Job Specifications: Experience handling client intake, closing matters, preparation of trial and deposition notebooks Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of legal experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• assisting the Secretaries with opening new matters
• assisting with calendaring and docketing duties
• running conflicts
• other administrative duties as assigned by Secretaries and Attorneys
• Experience handling client intake
• closing matters
• preparation of trial and deposition notebooks

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• sick and vacation time
• excellent opportunities for growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees