Legal Assistant

Arevna; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-focused law firm in Minneapolis is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Corporate team. This position is ideal for an early-career legal professional eager to engage in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment. Responsibilities include drafting documents, preparing closing materials, and managing document flow between attorneys and clients. With a focus on organizational skills and attention to detail, the role suits candidates who thrive under pressure and support multiple attorneys effectively.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a corporate or transactional legal support role.
• Proven ability to support multiple attorneys in a high-volume environment.
• Strong experience with closing processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format correspondence and transactional documents.
• Prepare and assemble closing documents and signature pages.
• Maintain closing checklists and corporate minute books.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Document management systems (e.g. iManage)

Time entry/billing systems (e.g. InTapp)

Job description

We’re partnering with a well-established, growth-focused law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to join its high-performing Corporate team.

This is a strong opportunity for an early-career legal professional to step into a fast-paced, deal-driven environment, supporting multiple attorneys on high-volume transactional work.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a critical role in supporting corporate transactions from inception through closing, working closely with attorneys and clients to ensure seamless execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and format correspondence and transactional documents
• Prepare, organise, and assemble closing documents and signature pages
• Maintain closing checklists and corporate minute books
• Coordinate document flow between attorneys and clients
• Support file openings, engagement letters, billing, and time entry
• Manage document comparisons and electronic filing systems

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years’ experience in a corporate or transactional legal support role
• Proven ability to support multiple attorneys in a high-volume environment
• Strong experience with closing processes and documentation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with document management systems (e.g. iManage)
• Exposure to time entry/billing systems (e.g. InTapp)

Key Attributes

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong proofreading and written communication skills
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced setting

Additional Information

• Fully office-based role in Minneapolis, MN
• Ideal for candidates who thrive in high-performance, deadline-driven environments