Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Everstaff is seeking a Legal Assistant for a reputable law firm in the Minneapolis area.

This role requires someone who can effectively prioritize the workload for busy attorneys and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing correspondence, documents, and agreements, including document comparisons, PDF manipulation, editing, and scanning
- Electronically filing litigation pleadings and other documents with state, federal, and appellate courts at local and national levels
- Managing docketing for court scheduling orders, briefing schedules, and other mandated litigation deadlines
- Maintaining electronic client files, including pleadings, indices, and original documents
- Reviewing, editing, and finalizing attorney and paralegal time entries, as well as managing client invoices
- Providing general administrative support, including calendar management, scheduling meetings, handling routine correspondence, and making reservations
- Delivering excellent customer service to clients, attorneys, and colleagues

Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and see assignments through to completion
- Excellent grammar and proofreading abilities, with a focus on detail and accuracy
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor and a strong work ethic, including reliability and accountability
- Ability to work well in a team and under pressure, particularly with court deadlines
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with FileSite electronic documentation
- Preferred: at least two years of experience as a business litigation legal administrative assistant in a law firm
- Must be able to use office equipment, such as computers and phones
- Requires extended periods of sitting and computer-related activities
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be necessary

Qualified candidates, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI).

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