Legal Assistant - Litigation

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a meticulous Legal Assistant to support its Litigation team in Minneapolis. You will prepare and format pleadings, manage calendars, and coordinate meetings with attorneys and clients.

This role requires strong proofreading, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office, with experience in e-filing and document handling. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Strong proofreading, grammar, and document formatting skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience providing administrative support in a professional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format, compare, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other documents.
• Perform document conversions, PDF manipulation, scanning, and electronic file management.
• Electronically file and serve litigation documents in state, federal, and appellate courts nationwide.
• Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, briefing schedules, and other key dates.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files, pleadings, and supporting documentation.
• Review, edit, and finalize attorney and paralegal time entries and assist with client billing.
• Coordinate attorney and client meetings, depositions, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• Provide general administrative and legal support, including calendar management and routine correspondence.

Skills

Proofreading

Attention to detail

MS Office

Administrative support

Time management

Multitasking

Tools

iManage

InTapp

Job description

Legal Assistant – Litigation

Location: Minneapolis, MN

A respected law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support its busy Litigation practice. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively with attorneys and legal professionals, and can effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format, compare, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other documents.
• Perform document conversions, PDF manipulation, scanning, and electronic file management.
• Electronically file and serve litigation documents in state, federal, and appellate courts nationwide.
• Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, briefing schedules, and other key dates.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files, pleadings, and supporting documentation.
• Review, edit, and finalize attorney and paralegal time entries and assist with client billing.
• Coordinate attorney and client meetings, depositions, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• Provide general administrative and legal support, including calendar management and routine correspondence.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong proofreading, grammar, and document formatting skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience providing administrative support in a professional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Familiarity with iManage and InTapp software.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $48,000 - $91,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Comprehensive benefits