What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant - Corporate - Fargo, ND position at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.?
Who We Are:
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.
Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Fargo office, supporting our dynamic corporate, finance, and mergers and acquisitions practice group. This is a great opportunity for candidates with transactional legal administrative experience or those with a strong executive assistant background who are eager to transition into the legal field.
As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality client service by providing essential administrative support to attorneys and paralegals. Your responsibilities will span a variety of legal practice areas, with a focus on document management, workflow coordination, and helping ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of our Fargo office.
This position is full-time, Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and is located onsite in our Fargo office.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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 caregiving 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. In addition to a highly competitive salary, the firm offers a 40-hour work week and a collaborative, hybrid work environment. The salary range for this position varies by geographical market.
Applying For This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://www.fredlaw.com/careers-meet-us. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com.
About Fredrikson:
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. 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 400 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 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.
We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position; please apply directly through our careers page.
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.
Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Fargo office, supporting our dynamic corporate, finance, and mergers and acquisitions practice group. This is a great opportunity for candidates with transactional legal administrative experience or those with a strong executive assistant background who are eager to transition into the legal field.
As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality client service by providing essential administrative support to attorneys and paralegals. Your responsibilities will span a variety of legal practice areas, with a focus on document management, workflow coordination, and helping ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of our Fargo office.
This position is full-time, Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and is located onsite in our Fargo office.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and paralegals
- Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
- Maintain and organize client and case files (electronic and physical)
- Communicate with clients and external contacts professionally and confidentially
- Assist with time entry, billing, and expense reporting
- Coordinate with other departments to support workflow and case management
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of firm policies and procedures
- Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned
- Prior experience as a legal administrative assistant preferred
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and a readiness to master new systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional demeanor and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude
- A general understanding of business law terminology and legal processes impacting businesses (a plus)
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 caregiving 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. In addition to a highly competitive salary, the firm offers a 40-hour work week and a collaborative, hybrid work environment. The salary range for this position varies by geographical market.
Applying For This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://www.fredlaw.com/careers-meet-us. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com.
About Fredrikson:
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. 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 400 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 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.
We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position; please apply directly through our careers page.