Legal Administrative Assistant - Fargo, ND

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Fargo is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join a cross-practice support team. You will assist attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff across Business Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions, and Employment Law.

The role is onsite in Fargo, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with opportunities to learn firm systems and processes.

Qualifications

• 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

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidential information handling

Collaborative approach

Job description

Who We Are

Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview

Build a strong foundation for a career in the legal field while gaining experience across several areas of law. We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Fargo office in a cross-practice support role. You will work with attorneys, paralegals and legal administrative assistants across Business Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions and Employment Law. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located onsite in our Fargo office. This is a valuable opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to develop a broad understanding of how different legal practices operate. You will help keep work moving by preparing documents, organizing information, coordinating schedules and providing responsive support where it is needed most.

Key Responsibilities Include

• 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

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience as a legal administrative assistant is welcomed but not required. We are open to candidates with strong administrative skills who are interested in building a career in the legal field.
• 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
• The ability to organize competing priorities and adjust as needs change
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions. In addition to a highly competitive salary, the firm offers a 40-hour work week and a collaborative, hybrid work environment. The salary range for this position varies by geographical market.

About Fredrikson

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm’s 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.

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