Legal Administrative Assistant

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our recruiting department or to any attorney or employee. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


Legal Administrative Assistant - Join Our Growing Team at Faegre Drinker in Minneapolis!

Are you a skilled Legal Administrative Assistant with experience in immigration or labor and employment law? Faegre Drinker, a top-ranked law firm, is seeking a talented individual like you to join our team in Minneapolis. With a flexible work environment, opportunities for professional development, and competitive benefits, Faegre Drinker is designed for both clients and employees to succeed.

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Location: Minneapolis
Employment Type: Full Time
Requisition ID: JR-2730
Posted On: Posted Today

About Faegre Drinker:

Faegre Drinker is a leading law firm committed to investing in our employees and fostering a culture of learning and growth. Our paraprofessional, administrative, and operations professionals play a critical role in our success and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. With a hybrid work environment and access to technology tools and resources, our colleagues enjoy a supportive and high-performing culture.

Job Description Summary:

As a Legal Administrative Assistant at Faegre Drinker, you will join our Labor & Employment (Immigration) practice group and provide essential legal administrative support to our lawyers and paralegals. You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional service to our clients.

What you will do:

- Utilize your knowledge of immigration processes and resources to manage immigration actions with governmental agencies
- Accurately and timely input data, upload documents, and run reports using an immigration case management system
- Follow best practices for data, filing, templates, and client service
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files
- Collaborate and build strong relationships with colleagues across the firm
- Schedule meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements
- Perform other administrative tasks as assigned

What we expect from you:

- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a virtual environment
- Ability to handle high-pressure, deadline-oriented situations
- Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing work environments
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Discretion in handling confidential information
- Stamina to work a standard workday, both on and off-site
- Regular attendance and adherence to work schedules
- Ability to take direction and work independently
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

What we offer:

- Flexible work environment for work-life balance
- Opportunities to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
- Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
- Professional development and the opportunity to work with experts in their fields
- Variety of health plan options, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
- Generous paid time off

What we require:

- 3+ years of experience as a legal administrative assistant, administrative assistant, or paralegal
- Prior experience in immigration or labor and employment law preferred
- Experience at Am Law 50/100 firms strongly preferred
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Join the Faegre Drinker Team!

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program and provides information to confirm work authorization for all new hires. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our recruiting department or to any attorney or employee. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Not specified

Health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs

Not specified

Immigration processes, case management, data entry, report generation, client service, organizational skills, communication, problem-solving, discretion, time management

High school diploma or GED, paralegal certificate or business degree preferred

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or job posting

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or GED, paralegal certificate or business degree preferred

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