Legal Assistant - Domestic Relations (Minneapolis)

Taft is seeking a Legal Assistant with 2 years’ experience to join the Domestic Relations Group in our Minneapolis office.

All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Essential Duties

• Edits and proofreads highly sensitive and confidential documents. This requires proactive review for, and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies
• Coordinates client intake, including conflict checks, opening files, creating electronic file structure, etc.
• Contacts clients as directed and maintains client contacts
• Schedules and calendars all hearings, mediations, trials, and meetings, coordinates related logistics, monitors deadlines, and schedules and conducts telephone conferences
• Coordinates filing and service of correspondence, pleadings and discovery, saves to firm systems and forwards to client as appropriate
• Prepares and organizes trial and mediation binders and assists team with finalizing exhibits and witness materials
• Maintains electronic and physical case files, including organizing and indexing large volumes of documents
• Assists legal team in managing client contacts, emails, and hard copy documents
• Supports billing process by editing time entries, preparing cover letters and/or emails, following up on attorney and client inquiries, and performing other related duties
• Independently performs administrative duties including but not limited to proofing, editing, and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring, and reporting CLEs; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks
• Exhibits outstanding client service in all interactions
• Communicates in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality in work performed
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities
  
  

Requirements

• 2 years related experience
• Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules
• Strong working knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office programs; desire to maintain and upgrade excellent technical skills and to learn new software
  
  

Interested candidates can apply here.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.