Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Minneapolis, MN

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Minneapolis, MN

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Minneapolis, MN

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

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Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) in Appellate and Litigation with 5 Years + experience

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) in Appellate and Litigation is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the legal team in managing a diverse caseload that includes both litigation/appellate cases and civil transactions. The role requires a deep understanding of legal terminology, document preparation, and organizational skills across multiple practice areas. The key responsibilities include:

Litigation Support:
- Assist with file opening and drafting retainers.
- Draft legal documents for litigation cases such as complaints, motions, pleadings, and subpoenas.
- Maintain and organize litigation files, ensuring timely compliance with court deadlines.
- Calendar deadlines and reminders.
- Assist with discovery, including managing responses to interrogatories, requests for production, and depositions.
- Prepare and file court documents, including petitions, motions, and briefs in accordance with court rules and deadlines.
- Liaise with clients to gather case details, schedule meetings, and provide case updates.
- Coordinate with expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and clients for depositions and interviews.

Appellate Support:
- Assist with drafting, proofing, editing, serving, and filing appellate motions and briefs.
- Maintain and organize appellate files, ensuring timely compliance with court deadlines.
- Calendar deadlines and reminders.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires the following educational qualifications and experience:
- An Associate’s degree in Legal Assistant or a related field is preferred.
- Certification in legal assisting (., NALA or NALS) is considered a plus.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal assistant, with direct experience in general litigation and civil appellate filings in MN and WI appellate courts and 8th Circuit.
- Experience in drafting and filing litigation documents is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures.
- Experience with ProLaw software is a plus, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, capable of managing multiple cases and deadlines across various practice areas.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential client information with discretion.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to supporting multiple attorneys.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills for client-facing roles.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) in Appellate and Litigation is between $78,000 and $90,000 per year. Additionally, the position offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health/dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off

Work Environment:
The position is based in downtown Minneapolis on the skyway system, with an opportunity for remote work. Some limited occasional travel may be required for client meetings, court appearances, or document filing.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:
- Minneapolis, MN 55402 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
- Minneapolis, MN 55402: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55402

Jun 25, 2025
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