Strategic Legal Assistant – Tribal Government

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC); Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO with volunteer hours via SMSCgives

Job summary

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its legal team. You will handle advanced, confidential administrative duties and assist the Deputy General Legal Counsel with matter management and governance tasks, including board minutes, resolutions and presentations.

By drafting correspondence, preparing agendas, and transcribing minutes, you will support the General Legal Counsel and other counsel, while aiding Community Departments with legal issues and

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in legal support or administrative support.
• Proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases and email software.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common legal documents.
• Strong communication skills with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, resolutions and other legal documents; proofread materials.
• Prepare agendas and meeting materials; take and transcribe minutes.
• Assist General Legal Counsel and outside counsel; monitor emails and information.
• Support Community Departments with legal issues and guidance.
• Maintain files and records for administrative and litigation matters.
• Manage attorney calendars and assist with Child Welfare matters.
• Serve as CERC Administrator if applicable and process petitions.
• Attend hearings and support the Hearing Examiner.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Independent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database software

Email client (Outlook)

Job description

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its legal team. You will handle advanced, confidential administrative duties and assist the Deputy General Legal Counsel with matter management and governance tasks, including board minutes, resolutions and presentations.

By drafting correspondence, preparing agendas, and transcribing minutes, you will support the General Legal Counsel and other counsel, while aiding Community Departments with legal issues and