Legal Administrative Assistant

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer events

Wellness programming

Professional environment

Health/dental/vision plans

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Business Litigation and PLMT practice. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and staff, contributing to efficient case management and client service.

This hybrid role offers exposure to a fast-paced team, with responsibilities including filings, billing, scheduling, and travel arrangements, while fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting legal teams in a busy environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with state and federal e-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
• Other litigation and administrative tasks, as assigned

Skills

E-filing experience

Client relations

Legal admin support

Virtual communication

Tools

Document management

Billing software

Job description

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

Job Description Summary

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant to work with our Business Litigation and Products, Liability, and Mass Torts (PLMT) practice groups in our Minneapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team providing a full range of legal administrative support to the assignments in a timely and efficient manner. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Job Description

What you would do

• Assist with state and federal e-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
• Other litigation and administrative tasks, as assigned

What is expected

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

What we offer

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

Pay and compensation

The anticipated initial hourly rate for someone who is hired into this position is $29.37- $33.20/hour based on a 37.5 hour a week schedule.

Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is a non-exempt role paid on an hourly basis.

The initial hourly rate listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

• discretionary bonus
• life, health, accident, and disability insurance
• a 401(k) plan.

E-Verify Program

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including r