Legal Administrative Assistant — Cross‑Practice Support

Phase2 Technology; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with profit-sharing

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant for our Fargo, ND office. You will support attorneys and paralegals across Business Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions, and Employment Law in a cross-practice capacity.

The role involves preparing documents, managing calendars, coordinating travel, and maintaining client files, with a focus on confidentiality and professional communication. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Legal administrative experience welcomed but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, polished work.
• Ability to organize competing priorities and adjust as needs change.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and paralegals across multiple practice areas.
• Prepare, proofread and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings and coordinate travel.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Communicate professionally and confidentially with clients and external contacts.
• Assist with time entry, billing and expense reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to coordinate work and meet deadlines.
• Learn firm systems, processes and procedures.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative needs.

Skills

MS 365 suite

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Fredrikson & Byron is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant for our Fargo, ND office. You will support attorneys and paralegals across Business Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions, and Employment Law in a cross-practice capacity.

The role involves preparing documents, managing calendars, coordinating travel, and maintaining client files, with a focus on confidentiality and professional communication. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.