Legal Staff Paralegal in Minneapolis, MN

Law Firm

Minneapolis, MN

Legal Staff Paralegal in Minneapolis, MN

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Practice Support Team Specialist (Corporate Legal Assistant)

Job Responsibilities:
The Practice Support Team Specialist (Corporate Legal Assistant) at the law firm is tasked with providing administrative support to assigned attorneys within a specific Practice Specialty Center. This role involves managing multiple projects and priorities, including delegating specific duties to other teams. Key responsibilities include:

- Coordinating workflow for assigned attorneys, including delegating tasks and ensuring follow-up and quality control.
- Preparing legal documents by typing, transcribing, revising, and proofreading with accuracy and attention to deadlines.
- Assisting in coordinating timekeeper calendars and meeting arrangements, including travel arrangements and itinerary preparation.
- Managing accounting administrative functions, such as coordinating client billing matters, preparing billing letters, and assisting with tracking alternative fee arrangements and matter budgets.
- Processing new client/matter intake, including preparing and processing new matter forms, requesting conflict checks, and opening new files.
- Reviewing and routing incoming mail and faxes, preparing and processing outgoing mail, and coordinating specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Providing general administrative support by maintaining attorney contacts and tracking requirements related to CLE and memberships.
- Demonstrating effective teamwork and communication within the Practice Support Team and participating in regular team meetings.
- Utilizing team software to log and manage workflow efficiently.
- Operating office equipment and handling tasks in a confidential manner.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with a 2-year degree preferred. Candidates should have 3-5 years of professional experience and a minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, is essential. Previous transcription experience is preferred but not required.

Salary Information:
Compensation for the Practice Support Team Specialist (Corporate Legal Assistant) position varies based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. Expected salary ranges in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

- State of California: $60,000 - $114,000
- State of Colorado: $49,000 - $88,000
- State of Illinois: $48,000 - $94,000
- State of Massachusetts: $53,000 - $102,000
- State of Minnesota: $53,000 - $88,000
- Washington, .: $69,000 - $101,000

These salaries exclude a discretionary bonus, which depends on individual and firm performance. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan after meeting eligibility requirements.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and complies with federal employment laws. Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform the essential functions of the position.