Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Multiple Practice Areas - Onsite in Downtown Minneapolis, MN
Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant or Paralegal with experience supporting attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced legal environment?
THE RIGHT STAFF is partnering with a well-established law firm in downtown Minneapolis to hire several Legal Administrative Assistants/Paralegals across multiple practice areas. These opportunities are ideal for professionals who thrive on organization, anticipate attorney needs, and enjoy being a critical support partner within a collaborative legal team.
Current openings support the following practice groups:
• Commercial Real Estate
• Intellectual Property (Patent)
• Corporate Law
• Litigation
• Financial Services
If you are proactive, adaptable, and energized by keeping legal operations running smoothly, this could be an excellent next step in your legal administrative career.
Essential Job Duties:
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence and documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain organized electronic client files, including uploading, naming, and managing documents, emails, and attachments.
• Assist with billing and invoicing processes, expense reporting, and time entry coordination.
• Initiate and process conflict checks, engagement letters, and new client onboarding materials.
• Track attorney expenses, receipts, and reimbursements in accordance with firm policies.
• Monitor attorney licensing, CLE requirements, and professional memberships.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Provide backup support to other legal assistants during peak workloads or absences.
Practice Area Exposure May Include:
• Bankruptcy & Creditor Remedies: Court filings, deadlines, creditor correspondence, and docket management.
• Commercial Real Estate: Purchase agreements, leases, closing documents, and transaction support.
• Intellectual Property (Patent): USPTO filings, patent correspondence, and IP docketing support.
• Corporate: Entity formation documents, governance materials, contracts, and transaction support.
• Litigation: Pleadings, discovery documents, trial preparation, and court filings.
Minimum Requirements:
• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate legal setting is required.
• Prior experience in one or more of the listed practice areas is required.
• Familiarity with legal document management and intake processes, including conflicts and new matter setup is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and shifting workloads with professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning new technology tools.
• Experience using iManage, Intapp, or similar legal support systems is a plus.
Position Benefits, Pay, and Schedule:
• Direct-hire opportunities with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid parental leave, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Full-time position located in downtown Minneapolis. Hybrid schedule available after training (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).
• Compensation range: $48, 000 - $91, 000 annually, depending on experience and practice area alignment.
• Standard business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
TO APPLY:
Please upload your resume along with your contact information and a brief cover letter. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
To explore additional opportunities or apply directly, visit: www.therightstaff.com/searchjobsnow
THE RIGHT STAFF is committed to supporting your career success. Whether you're seeking a long-term home or exploring new opportunities, we're here to help guide your professional journey.
THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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