Legal Assistant - Financial Services

THE RIGHT STAFF; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

The Right Staff is partnering with a Minneapolis law firm to recruit two Legal Assistants for Financial Services and Commercial Lending. You will draft and organize transactional documents, manage closing checklists, and coordinate deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in legal support, strong MS Office skills, and experience with legal software like iManage or Intapp. Onsite with limited remote flexibility, competitive benefits, and direct-hire opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant.
• Experience supporting Financial Services, Commercial Lending, or transactional matters preferred.
• Excellent proofreading, written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, format, and finalize professional correspondence and transactional documents.
• Review, organize, assemble, scan, and transmit client documents accurately.
• Prepare and track signature pages and closing checklists for transactions.
• Calendar deal deadlines and maintain matter milestones for attorneys.
• Assist with client billing by refining time entries and processing invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Legal software (iManage/Intapp)

Multitasking

Customer service

Independent work

Tools

iManage

Intapp

Job description

Legal Assistant – Financial Services & Commercial Lending – Minneapolis, MNAre you a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant with experience supporting attorneys in Financial Services, Commercial Lending, or other transactional legal practices?THE RIGHT STAFF is proud to partner with a highly respected Minneapolis-based law firm in their search for two knowledgeable and driven Legal Assistants to join their Financial Services practice group.These positions offer the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and paralegals, providing critical administrative and transactional support in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.One opening will support a large financial services client, while the other will focus primarily on Commercial Lending and financial transactions. Both positions require strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing responsive support to attorneys and clients.If you’re organized, proactive, tech-savvy, and excel at keeping complex matters moving forward, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your legal career with a firm known for its integrity, professionalism, and strong client relationships.Essential Job Duties:Draft, edit, format, and finalize professional correspondence, legal documents, agreements, and other transactional materials.Review, organize, assemble, scan, and transmit legal and client documents.Prepare, circulate, and track signature pages and other documents requiring execution.Create, maintain, and track closing checklists and other transaction-related materials.Assist attorneys and paralegals with the preparation and coordination of closings.Calendar important deal closing dates, deadlines, and other matter-related milestones.Organize and maintain electronic client files and assist with opening new matters and client files.Process and transmit client documents and materials while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.Assist with billing by reviewing and refining attorney time entries, processing invoices, and coordinating reimbursements.Coordinate attorney calendars, email, meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements.Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and other parties to facilitate communication and the timely exchange of information.Communicate regularly with attorneys and team members regarding the status of client matters and transactions.Provide quality, responsive customer service to clients and internal stakeholders.Perform document comparisons, PDF editing, and other document-management functions.Provide additional administrative and project support as assigned.Minimum Requirements:1+ year of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, or similar legal support professional; law firm experience preferred.Experience supporting Financial Services, Commercial Lending, Banking, Real Estate, or other transactional legal matters is strongly preferred.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new technology and legal software.Experience with legal document management systems such as iManage or Intapp is preferred.Excellent proofreading, written, and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with a professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and other internal teams.Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a sense of urgency when working toward transaction and closing deadlines.Position Benefits, Pay, and Schedule:Direct-hire opportunity with a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k), paid time off, and voluntary benefits.Full-time, onsite/hybrid position located in downtown Minneapolis within a collaborative and supportive work environment.Position is primarily onsite, offering limited remote flexibility 1 day per week after the initial onboarding and training period is complete.Pay ranges from $48,000 to $91,000 annually, depending on experience, practice-area knowledge, and level of expertise.Core business hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.TO APPLY:Please upload your resume to this job posting along with your contact information and a brief cover letter. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.THE RIGHT STAFF wants to help you succeed! Our team of seasoned professionals works to match you with the best job, best fit, and best location. Whether it’s a contract assignment or a full-time permanent position, we are here to assist YOU. Let us help YOU create YOUR success!THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-MD1