LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - BUSINESS LITIGATION

Company: MESSERLI KRAMER P.A.
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Description: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.
We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Business Litigation practice group in downtown Minneapolis.
General Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence
• Assemble and file documents electronically through Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) for a variety of district, state, and appellate courts
• Frequently correspond with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, and court personnel
• Process payment requests and coordinate the client billing process
• Maintain client files and contact information
• Calendar management: schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, court hearings, and travel arrangements
• Proactively ensure the legal team is prepared with necessary materials for meetings, depositions, hearings, trials, etc.
• Open, review, and direct mail
• Other administrative tasks as assigned
  Company Benefits
  • Variety of health plans options as well as dental, vision, and retirement plans
  • Generous paid time off
  • Business casual attire
  • 37.5 hour work week, with a one-hour lunch break
  • Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts in the field
  • Hybrid schedule with the ability to partially work from home once training has been completedRequirements:Position Expectations
    • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
    • Strong commitment to client service
    • Ability to work with and take direction from multiple individuals, as well as the ability to work independently
    • Good planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
    • Excellent administrative/secretarial and proofreading skills
    • Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
    • Ability to problem-solve and use sound judgement
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
    • Ability to manage conflicting priorities with competing deadlines
    • Positive and professional demeanor
      Requirements
      • 5+ years of legal administrative experience, Business Litigation experience strongly preferred
      • Minimum of high school graduation, Business school or related professional legal secretarial degree preferred
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
      • Proficiency in ECF in both state and federal levels
      • Proven ability to manage multiple calendars, including docketing of court deadlines
        
        
        
        
        Compensation details: 35-42 Hourly Wage
        
        
        
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