Legal Administrative Assistant - Trusts & Estates - Minneapolis, MN

Fredrikson & Byron; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Parking/commuting benefits

401k/Roth options

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant for our Trusts & Estates Department in a hybrid Midwest practice. You will support attorneys, manage documents, and coordinate meetings for in-person and virtual settings, with a focus on accuracy and client service.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Trusts & Estates experience, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive, professional attitude.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or familiarity with trust and estate planning practices (3+ years preferred).
• Exceptional organizational abilities, initiative, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships, and contribute to practice management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of trust and estate administration and tax and financial planning services.
• Prepare, draft, and review various legal documents including wills, trusts and related documents.
• Monitor intake of new matters and coordinate billing.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, ensuring arrangements for in-person and virtual meetings.
• Provide administrative support by routing mail, screening calls, and performing clerical duties.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Trust & Estates experience

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Job description

Who We Are:

Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Our firm offers highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join our highly regarded Trusts & Estates Department. This position works in a results-driven and client-oriented environment and provides administrative support to attorneys who work in our Trusts & Estates practice group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in all aspects of trust and estate administration and tax and financial planning services.
• Prepare, draft, and review various legal documents including wills, trusts and related documents.
• Monitor intake of new matters and coordinate billing.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, responsible for ensuring all necessary arrangements are made for in-person and virtual meetings.
• Provide administrative support and assistance by routing mail, screening calls, and performing various clerical duties.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Knowledge or familiarity with trust and estate planning practices (3+ years preferred);
• Exceptional organizational abilities, initiative, attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build relationships, and an interest in becoming an integral part in practice management;
• Self-motivation; a positive, professional, can-do attitude and approach; and the desire to think creatively and get things done effectively and efficiently;
• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft 2010 Suite and the willingness to learn new and evolving systems and applications.

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.

The estimated starting pay range is $24 - $39/hour. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

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. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.

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.