Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join our highly regarded Employment and Labor practice group in Des Moines. The position will perform legal administrative support for assigned attorneys with a strong emphasis in litigation over multiple jurisdictions. Candidate must be motivated to work in a fast-paced team environment and manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare, draft, and review various legal documents including pleadings, discovery responses, and legal correspondence.
• E-File and serve pleadings and discovery, as appropriate.
• Monitor and facilitate intake of new matters, conflict searches, and process invoices and reimbursements.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, responsible for ensuring all necessary arrangements are made for in-person and virtual meetings.
• Assist attorneys in preparation, organization and coordination of specific projects including reviewing documents,
• Provide administrative support and assistance by routing mail, screening calls, calendaring and performing various clerical duties.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 2 years’ experience in a legal or other professional services industry.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience e-filing in Iowa state and federal courts (and any other jurisdictions).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to proactively anticipate and identify attorney and project needs.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivation; initiative; a positive, professional, can-do attitude and approach; and the desire to think creatively and get things done effectively and efficiently.
• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft 2010 Suite and the willingness and interest to learn new and evolving systems and applications.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, the firm offers a 37.5 work week, parking and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Applying For This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com.

About Fredrikson:
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson & Byron. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. The firm’s 375 attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.