Legal Support Manager - Business - Fredrikson

Ala Mn; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k / Roth

Profit-sharing

Paid parental leave

Parking/transportation benefits

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron requires a Legal Support Manager to lead the Legal Support Staff across multiple practice groups in a hybrid Minneapolis setting. You will supervise admins, paralegals and assistants, oversee workflow, and coordinate training with the Legal Support Director to maintain high service levels.

You will participate in hiring decisions and ongoing staff development, while aligning with firm policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years experience as an LAA, Paralegal or equivalent in a law firm.
• Expertise in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Smartsheet and MS Teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Legal Support Staff and determine team responsibilities and schedules; approve PTO.
• Manage team workflow to maintain steady workload, resource allocation, quality and productivity.
• Identify skill gaps and develop training solutions with the Legal Support Director; mentor direct reports.
• Identify improvements and enhancements in systems and day-to-day department processes with the Legal Support Director.
• Provide input on hiring, performance, and termination for direct reports.

Skills

Communicator

Multi-tasking

Service orientation

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5+ years LAA/Paralegal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Legal Support Manager – Business - Minneapolis, MN

Who We Are:

Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Our firm offers highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.
Overview:
As our practices continue to expand, we are seeking a new full-time Legal Support Manager to join our collaborative and growing group. This role will manage the Legal Administrative Assistants, Executive Legal Administrative Assistants, Case Assistants, Paralegals, Practice Assistants and Office Assistants (“Legal Support Staff”) for a number of practice groups.

• Supervise the Legal Support Staff and determine team responsibilities and schedules and approve PTO.
• Manage team’s workflow (via ticketing system, as applicable), focusing on maintaining steady workflow, resource allocation, quality, timeliness and productivity.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend and develop training solutions in partnership with the Legal Support Director. Plus, mentor direct reports in both technical skill and professional development.
• Identify needed improvements, make adjustments, and recommend enhancements in systems and day-to-day department support processes, in partnership with the Legal Support Director.
• Provide primary input on hiring, performance, and termination for direct reports.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:
A Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years experience as an LAA, Paralegal or equivalent in a law firm. Expertise in standard business software applications such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required; experience with project management tools (Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams) a plus. Our ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, skilled multi-tasker, and able to maintain a strong service orientation in a fast-paced environment. Requires ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization. Strong analytical, project management, prioritization and organization skills is expected.

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm‑paid profit‑sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

The salary range for this position varies by geographic market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $80,000 - $95,000/year. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate’s experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

About Fredrikson:
Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm’s 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn .

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.

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