Legal Administrative Assistant

The Right Staff (United States); BLOOMINGTON (MN); In loco; USD 44.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Right Staff in Bloomington, MN is actively seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy Real Estate Litigation practice. You will assist two attorneys with drafting, filing, and managing civil litigation documents across commercial and residential disputes.

Ideal candidates have Minnesota state-court filing experience, strong proofreading skills, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.

Competenze

• 2+ years of litigation Legal Administrative Assistant or comparable legal support experience.
• Minnesota state-court filing experience required.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure and General Rules of Practice.
• Experience supporting one or more attorneys in a busy litigation practice.
• Strong document preparation and proofreading.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Mansioni

• Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support to two Real Estate Litigation attorneys, with potential to support an additional Business Litigation attorney.
• Manage a busy legal desk with multiple priorities, deadlines, and active litigation matters.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence and documents.
• Assist with Minnesota state-court filings and ensure compliance with applicable filing procedures and deadlines.
• Support matters involving commercial and residential real estate disputes, construction defects, homeowner disputes, and related litigation.
• Assist with federal and AAA matters as needed.
• Maintain organized electronic matter and document files.
• Assist with litigation docketing, deadlines, and case-related administrative responsibilities.
• Coordinate closely with attorneys and experienced Legal Administrative Assistants within the team.
• Utilize firm systems for document management, workflow/task management, timekeeping, file openings, and docketing.
• Support additional litigation and administrative projects as needed.

Conoscenze

Litigation experience

Document management

Deadline management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Strumenti

NetDocuments

Interwoven

Elite 3E

BigHand

iTimekeep

BEC

Descrizione del lavoro

Legal Administrative Assistant – On-Site/Hybrid in Bloomington, MNAre you an experienced litigation legal administrative professional who enjoys managing a busy desk, staying ahead of deadlines, and supporting attorneys in a fast-paced practice?THE RIGHT STAFF is excited to partner with a well-regarded Bloomington law firm seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its busy Real Estate Litigation practice. This position will work closely with experienced attorneys handling commercial and residential real estate disputes, construction defect matters, homeowner disputes, and other civil litigation matters.If you have strong Minnesota litigation experience, understand state-court filing procedures and deadlines, and enjoy being part of a collaborative legal team, this could be an excellent next step in your career.Essential Job Duties:Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support to two Real Estate Litigation attorneys, with the potential to support an additional Business Litigation attorney.Manage a busy legal desk with multiple priorities, deadlines, and active litigation matters.Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence and documents.Assist with Minnesota state-court filings and ensure compliance with applicable filing procedures and deadlines.Support matters involving commercial and residential real estate disputes, construction defects, homeowner disputes, and related litigation.Assist with federal and AAA matters as needed.Maintain organized electronic matter and document files.Assist with litigation docketing, deadlines, and case-related administrative responsibilities.Coordinate closely with attorneys and experienced Legal Administrative Assistants within the team.Utilize firm systems for document management, workflow/task management, timekeeping, file openings, and docketing.Support additional litigation and administrative projects as needed.Minimum Requirements:2+ years of litigation Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant, or comparable legal support experience required.Minnesota state-court filing experience required.Working knowledge of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure and General Rules of Practice.Understanding of litigation filing procedures, court deadlines, and complaint-related processes.Experience supporting one or more attorneys in a busy litigation practice.Strong document preparation, proofreading, organizational, and administrative skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to follow assignments through completion.Comfortable learning new legal technology and firm-specific systems.Ability to work onsite in Bloomington five days per week during the initial training and contract period.Preferred Qualifications:5+ years of litigation legal administrative experience preferred.Previous real estate, construction, commercial, or business litigation experience.Federal court filing experience.North Dakota state-court filing experience is helpful but not required.Experience supporting partners, shareholders, or department leaders.Experience with NetDocuments, Interwoven, Elite 3E, BigHand, iTimekeep, BEC, or comparable legal technology/document-management systems.Position Benefits, Pay, and Schedule:Contract-to-hire opportunity with a well-established Bloomington law firm; direct-hire candidates may also be considered.Competitive contract pay of $32–$38/hour, depending on experience.Anticipated direct-hire salary range of approximately $62,000–$75,000, depending on experience.Full-time, non-exempt position with a 37.5-hour workweek.Typical schedule of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.Position will initially be 100% onsite in Bloomington, MN during the training/contract period.Hybrid flexibility may become available once fully trained and established, typically with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.Structured onboarding and training on firm-specific technology and processes.Collaborative team environment working alongside highly experienced legal administrative professionals.TO APPLY:Please upload your resume along with your contact information and a brief cover letter. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.THE RIGHT STAFF wants to help you succeed! Our team of seasoned professionals works to match you with the best job, best fit, and best location. Whether it’s a contract assignment or a full-time permanent position, we are here to assist YOU. Let us help YOU create YOUR success!THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-MD1