Job Description
H1: Legal Assistant - Private Client (Minneapolis) at Taft Law Firm H2: Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant in Minneapolis
Taft, a full-service law firm with over 1,000 attorneys, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our Private Client team in Minneapolis. We are committed to providing exceptional services to our clients, and our employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively support attorneys and paralegals in the trusts and estates practice group - Prepare and review documents, letters, and memoranda according to firm standards using word processing software and document management systems - Draft and e-file various court pleadings and filings - Manage incoming mail, including sorting, circulating, drafting responses, and saving as appropriate - Assemble, mail, and save estate-planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, and trusts - Prioritize work effectively and monitor deadlines and calendars - Process requests for payment and reimbursements - Enter attorney billable hours into the firm billing program - Create, maintain, and retire files in accordance with Taft's Information Governance Policy
Qualifications:
- Ability to adapt quickly to workplace stressors and manage competing priorities - Strong attention to detail - Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and responsiveness - Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent - 2 years of experience with related legal work preferred - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn and use specialized software and tools - Proficiency with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS , iManage, Bighand, or similar software programs strongly preferred
Interested candidates may apply here
Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401K, paid time off, paid holidays, bonuses, and more. The salary range for this position is $30.00/hr - $41.00/hr. Actual compensation offered to the candidate may vary based on work experience, education, and skill level.
- Legal Assistant position at Taft Law Firm in Minneapolis - Support Private Client team in trusts and estates practice - Prepare and review legal documents using word processing software - Manage court pleadings and filings - Handle incoming mail and assemble estate-planning documents - Prioritize work and monitor deadlines - Process payment requests and enter billable hours - Maintain files according to Taft's Information Governance Policy - High school diploma or equivalent required - 2 years of legal experience preferred - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn specialized software - Proficiency with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS , iManage, Bighand, or similar programs preferred - Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package offered - Salary range of $30.00/hr - $41.00/hr, actual offer may vary based on experience and skills.
