LEGAL ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR

Summary:

Messerli Kramer, a trusted Twin Cities law firm since 1965, is looking for a full-time Legal Assistant Supervisor to join our team in Plymouth, MN. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and reviewing the work of your team of Legal Assistants as well as training new hires and coaching existing team members.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Supervise and direct workflow for the Legal Assistants on your team
• Ensure legal documents produced by team members are accurate and of high quality
• Train new staff on general office policies, and specific departmental procedures
• Evaluate employee performance and coach where necessary
• Provide mentorship and skill development to Legal Assistants
• Develop department schedule, approve PTO, review timecards, ensure coverage
• Answer inquiries, resolve complaints, escalate issues, and provide feedback
• Develop, recommend and/or implement improved operating procedures for your area
• Compile and keep Legal Manager apprised of operational and statistical performance data
• Collaborate with other Legal Assistant Supervisors, Collections Supervisors, and Attorneys to ensure accounts have been properly handled at each stage of the legal process

Benefits & Perks Include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Accounts
• 401K, with 4% company contribution (after 1 year of service)
• Paid time off (17 days per year)
• Paid holidays off (7 days per year a floating holiday)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Building amenities include: Free parking, onsite restaurant, & onsite free gym

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of two years of Legal Assistance experience
• Minimum of one year Supervisory experience

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of legal documents, forms, terminology, and procedures
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This role operates in a professional office setting, routinely working with standard office equipment. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, the person in this role would be required to talk and hear, sit or stand for long period of time, and use their hands and fingers, to handle and feel. Occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hand, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and to meet job requirements.

All applicants must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and credit check, before commencing employment with Messerli & Kramer, P.A.

Wage Disclaimer: The starting wage for this position is $46,000-$54,000/year based on relevant experience.

About Us:

Messerli Kramer is a leading law firm in the Twin Cities founded in 1965 with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Plymouth, Minnesota. We have a well-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal advice. Our professionals take the time to listen and understand their legal issues within the larger framework of their business as a whole. Known for our dedication and responsiveness, our attorneys and staff are focused on finding pragmatic solutions and producing remarkable results for our clients.

Messerli Kramer serves individuals and businesses through three unique, yet complementary, divisions. We represent a variety of clients—from large corporations, banks and closely-held businesses—to individuals seeking divorce and family law or estate planning services. Our clients trust us to help them navigate the myriad of legal issues that confront them in their business and personal lives.