Litigation Legal Assistant

Grant-Shannon Staffing; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid schedule

Litigation exposure

Collaborative culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Grant-Shannon Staffing partners with Minneapolis law firms to recruit a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant. This role supports attorneys, manages calendars, and handles filings and discovery within a fast-paced litigation practice.

Hybrid schedule offered with salary up to $90,000 depending on experience. Candidates should have at least 2 years of litigation support experience, strong organization, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic filing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Secretary, preferably supporting litigation attorneys
• Experience preparing and filing legal documents
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems
• Strong calendaring, deadline management, and document preparation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Preparing, proofreading, formatting, and finalizing legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence
• Filing documents electronically with state and federal courts
• Managing attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and litigation schedules
• Maintaining case files, organizing legal documents, and tracking important deadlines
• Coordinating with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals
• Assisting with discovery, document production, and trial preparation
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to ensure matters progress efficiently

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Litigation support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Job description

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid Schedule | Salary Up to $90,000 Depending on Experience

Ready for Your Next Opportunity in Litigation?

Are you an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant who enjoys the fast-paced nature of litigation, takes pride in staying organized, and knows how to keep attorneys one step ahead?

Grant-Shannon Staffing is partnering with a highly respected Minneapolis law firm seeking a talented Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful work, values collaboration, and wants to continue building a career in a professional legal environment.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Competitive compensation of up to $90,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility between home and office
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys on interesting and complex legal matters
• Established, respected law firm with a collaborative professional environment
• Opportunity to further develop your litigation expertise

What You'll Be Doing

You'll play an important role in keeping litigation matters organized, deadlines on track, and attorneys prepared.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, proofreading, formatting, and finalizing legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence
• Filing documents electronically with state and federal courts
• Managing attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and litigation schedules
• Maintaining case files, organizing legal documents, and tracking important deadlines
• Coordinating with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals
• Assisting with discovery, document production, and trial preparation
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to ensure matters progress efficiently

What We're Looking For

We're interested in connecting with legal professionals who bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting attorneys.

Ideal candidates will have:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Secretary, preferably supporting litigation attorneys
• Experience preparing and filing legal documents
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems
• Strong calendaring, deadline management, and document preparation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach

Experience with federal court electronic filing (CM/ECF or PACER) is particularly valuable.

Interested in Learning More?

Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or simply curious about what else is available, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

If you have a strong legal administrative background and are ready for an opportunity where your experience will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.