Legal Assistant - Corporate

Winthrop-; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Winthrop & Weinstine is seeking a knowledgeable, proactive Legal Assistant to work in our Corporate Group in Minneapolis, MN. The role focuses on supporting busy attorneys with drafts, closings, and document management in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative team, and competitive compensation within a structured salary range. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with cloud storage and document management software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft suite.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading skills, and a keen eye for detail, ensuring high levels of accuracy in all written communications and document preparation.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring completion of assignments despite frequent interruptions and changes in schedule.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format professional correspondence and documents.
• Review, organize, assemble, and scan documents in preparation for closings.
• File with the MN SOS or through a service provider.
• Prepare, circulate, and track signature pages for closings.
• Assist and maintain checklists in the preparation of closing books.
• Maintain corporate minute books.
• Act as a liaison between attorney and client, facilitating communication and transmittal of necessary information.
• Process and transmit client documents and materials.
• Process document comparisons.
• Review, edit and finalize attorney time entries.
• Process and distribute client invoices.
• Process new file openings and prepare engagement letters.
• Monitor attorney inbox and electronically file client matters.
• Provide administrative support such as calendar and email maintenance, answering phones, making travel arrangements and processing expense reports.
• Complete other projects and assignments as assigned.
• Dependable, accountable, and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic with a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to proactively identify issues and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and under pressure with deadlines – possess a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities and work styles.
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

iManage

InTapp

iTimekeep

Job description

At Winthrop, we never settle. Through a collaborative and innovative approach, we rethink what’s possible and solve problems to generate momentum for our clients.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce of talented individuals who embody our mission to bring smart perspectives and practical outcomes to the law. At our core, we believe diversity and inclusion are table stakes and work each day to promote these values through a variety of initiatives, activities and organizations.

Join our nimble force and put the law to work.

Attorneys

Your practice is your business. At Winthrop, we’re cultivating a team of forward-thinking, innovative lawyers who solve problems and generate results for our clients. We’re not your typical law firm. We consistently look for ways to push the boundaries of the law and make it work harder for our clients. We are always interested in bringing on forward-thinkers who will help us in this mission to supplement growing practice areas or add areas of experience.

We believe in creating an environment that fosters development, success and long-term enjoyment of practicing law, while allowing you to assume responsibility and pursue your professional interests. Our office atmosphere is collegial, where attorneys and staff truly enjoy working together to serve our clients’ needs. As a reward for hard work and an enterprising spirit, we offer associates a unique opportunity for early shareholder status and additional compensation. We also sponsor regular formal and informal social and recreational firm-wide activities throughout the year.

Associate Compensation

Our associate compensation system is designed to attract and recruit the top law students throughout the United States and reward those whose productivity contributes to the growth and profitability of the firm. This includes not only a market rate compensation and bonus structure, but also opportunities to participate in activities traditionally reserved for shareholders and to attain early shareholder status.

Summer Associate Program

The Summer Associate program is designed to provide an experience that reflects life at the firm as a lawyer. It is offered to law students after their first or second year, and presents a challenging variety of legal work.

As a summer associate, you’ll prepare agreements, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal documents and be encouraged to attend client meetings, depositions, court hearings, negotiations and closings. You’ll be assigned a mentor who helps you with administrative, professional and personal questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with a number of different attorneys throughout the summer.

You’ll work in different areas of practice throughout your experience, and rather than a formal rotation program, you’ll have significant exposure to a particular practice area, if you so desire.

Almost every summer associate who has received an offer to join the firm has accepted it.

Professional Staff

Our goal at Winthrop is to provide quality service to clients on a daily basis, while mutually supporting the career goals and objectives of our attorneys and staff.

Every member of the team has a role that contributes to our operation and success. We offer career opportunities in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Legal Assistant
• Marketing/Business Development
• Paralegal
• Word Processing

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position:Legal Assistant - Corporate

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job Id:215

# of Openings:1

Corporate Legal Assistant

Minneapolis, MN

Winthrop & Weinstine is seeking a knowledgeable, proactive, and driven Legal Assistant to work in our Corporate Group - someone with strong attention to detail who can prioritize the workload for busy attorneys. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a close-knit team provides a rewarding opportunity and an enjoyable workplace. The responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Including, but not limited to)

• Draft and format professional correspondence and documents.
• Review, organize, assemble, and scan documents in preparation for closings.
• File with the MN SOS or through a service provider, such as CT Corporation.
• Prepare, circulate, and track signature pages for closings.
• Assist and maintain checklists in the preparation of closing books.
• Maintain corporate minute books.
• Act as a liaison between attorney and client, facilitating communication and transmittal of necessary information.
• Process and transmit client documents and materials.
• Process document comparisons.
• Review, edit and finalize attorney time entries.
• Process and distribute client invoices.
• Process new file openings and prepare engagement letters.
• Monitor attorney inbox and electronically file client matters.
• Provide administrative support such as calendar and email maintenance, answering phones, making travel arrangements and processing expense reports.
• Complete other projects and assignments as assigned.
• Dependable, accountable, and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic with a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to proactively identify issues and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and under pressure with deadlines – possess a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities and work styles.
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with cloud storage and document management software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft suite.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading skills, and a keen eye for detail, ensuring high levels of accuracy in all written communications and document preparation.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring completion of assignments despite frequent interruptions and changes in schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS, PREFERRED

• At least 2 years of experience as an administrative or legal assistant in a corporate legal environment preferred.
• Experience in a legal office.
• Experience in providing administrative support functions.
• Experience with the following software: iManage, InTapp, and iTimekeep.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires use of office equipment, such as computers, phones, and copiers.
• Requires sitting and computer‑related activities for extended periods of time.
• Requires occasional lifting up to and exceeding 20 pounds.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Winthrop is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role and the specific offer will be determined based on a candidate’s relevant knowledge, and alignment with the responsibilities of the position, as follows:

• Candidates who are newer to this type of role or building foundational expertise can expect an offer in the $48,000–$66,000 range.
• Candidates with growing proficiency and a solid track record in similar roles may be considered in the $56,000–$75,000 range.
• Those with advanced, specialized knowledge or a history of leading complex work in this area may fall within the $67,500–$80,000 range.
• Candidates with extensive, strategic-level experience or who bring deep subject matter expertise may be paid up to $91,000.

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Winthrop & Weinstine reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Winthrop & Weinstine offers a comprehensive benefits package for all regular full time employees including health insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Winthrop & Weinstine is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.