Legal Assistant - Financial

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in its Financial Services practice. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys managing transactional matters from opening through closing.

Key responsibilities include drafting documents, maintaining files, tracking signatures, and managing calendars and billing materials. Compensation is experience-based, with a salary range reflecting Minneapolis market rates.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative support experience required.
• 1+ year of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence and legal documents.
• Organize, assemble, scan, and maintain electronic files.
• Prepare, circulate, and track signature pages.
• Create and maintain closing checklists and assist with transaction closings.
• Calendar important deal and closing deadlines.
• Process and transmit client documents and materials.
• Review and edit attorney time entries.
• Process invoices, reimbursements, and related billing materials.
• Open new client and matter files.
• Perform document comparisons.
• Manage attorney calendars, email, phones, and travel arrangements.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients to facilitate communication and exchange of information.
• Communicate regularly with the team regarding the status of client matters.
• Provide additional administrative and project support as needed.

Skills

Legal administration

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Deadline management

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Intapp

Job description

Salary: $48,000–$91,000, depending on experience

LHH is working with a well-established law firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals within its Financial Services practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys managing transactional matters from opening through closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence and legal documents
• Organize, assemble, scan, and maintain electronic files
• Prepare, circulate, and track signature pages
• Create and maintain closing checklists and assist with transaction closings
• Calendar important deal and closing deadlines
• Process and transmit client documents and materials
• Review and edit attorney time entries
• Process invoices, reimbursements, and related billing materials
• Open new client and matter files
• Perform document comparisons
• Manage attorney calendars, email, phones, and travel arrangements
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients to facilitate communication and exchange of information
• Communicate regularly with the team regarding the status of client matters
• Provide additional administrative and project support as needed

Qualifications

• Previous administrative support experience required
• 1+ year of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm preferred
• Previous legal office experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with iManage and Intapp is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, dependable, and proactive approach
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Flexibility and adaptability as priorities and schedules change

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with a stated salary range of approximately $48,000–$91,000.

Benefits for eligible full-time employees include:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits

This is a great opportunity for a legal administrative professional looking to join a collaborative team and build experience supporting sophisticated financial services and transactional work.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers