What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant - Bismarck, ND position at Fredrikson & Byron?
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 high-performing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities with precision. This role provides legal administrative support to assigned attorneys, with a strong focus on title work and document accuracy. The ideal candidate will build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with attorneys, clients, and external contacts.
Key responsibilities include:
*Draft, review, and manage legal documents.
*Schedule and coordinate in-person and virtual meetings.
*Support attorney with project preparation and organization.
*Work independently while managing a diverse workload.
*Review case intake and coordinate billing.
*Provide administrative support: route mail, screen calls, manage calendars, and other tasks.
*Perform additional duties and special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
*Minimum 3 years' experience in a legal or professional services environment
*Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word; able to format complex documents with precision
*Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
*Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
*Strong client-service orientation
*Analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate attorney and project needs
*Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite 2010; quick to learn new systems
*Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines
*Self-motivated with a proactive, "can-do" attitude
*High level of resiliency and adaptability
*Experience with legal descriptions preferred
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 high-performing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities with precision. This role provides legal administrative support to assigned attorneys, with a strong focus on title work and document accuracy. The ideal candidate will build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with attorneys, clients, and external contacts.
Key responsibilities include:
*Draft, review, and manage legal documents.
*Schedule and coordinate in-person and virtual meetings.
*Support attorney with project preparation and organization.
*Work independently while managing a diverse workload.
*Review case intake and coordinate billing.
*Provide administrative support: route mail, screen calls, manage calendars, and other tasks.
*Perform additional duties and special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
*Minimum 3 years' experience in a legal or professional services environment
*Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word; able to format complex documents with precision
*Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
*Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
*Strong client-service orientation
*Analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate attorney and project needs
*Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite 2010; quick to learn new systems
*Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines
*Self-motivated with a proactive, "can-do" attitude
*High level of resiliency and adaptability
*Experience with legal descriptions preferred
Benefits:
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, 401(k)/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.
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, 401(k)/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.
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.
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