Real Estate Legal Assistant – Proactive Client Support

MMM LEGAL GROUP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Bonus

Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Real Estate team in Minneapolis. The role supports attorneys, paralegals, and staff with document preparation, scheduling, and client communications, while ensuring deadlines are met and billing is accurate.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of Legal Assistant experience, solid English grammar, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Legal Assistant experience strongly preferred.
• Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry preferred.
• Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled, proactive administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and others as needed.
• Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in greeting guests, scheduling meetings, and arranging telephone conferences.
• Assists in managing client contacts, emails, and documents as well as processing mail.
• Prepares and reviews documents, letters and memoranda according to Firm standards.
• Proactively monitors deadlines and maintains communication with attorneys regarding same.
• Processes requests for payment and reimbursements.
• Enters attorney billable hours into the firm billing program and assists with the billing process.
• Creates, maintains and retires files in accordance with Taft's Information Governance Policy.
• Drafts basic documents and emails.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
• Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner.
• Displays strong attention to detail.

Skills

Legal experience

English proficiency

Client service

Education

Education beyond high school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Real Estate team in Minneapolis. The role supports attorneys, paralegals, and staff with document preparation, scheduling, and client communications, while ensuring deadlines are met and billing is accurate.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of Legal Assistant experience, solid English grammar, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.