Administrative Skills, Attorney, Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Contact Management, County Ordinances, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation Review, Editing, English Language, Establish Priorities, File Maintenance, Industrial Relations, Legal, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Paralegal, Proofreading, State Laws and Regulations, Word Processing
Adams & Martin Group is seeking a Legal Assistant to join a national law firm in Minneapolis supporting their Employment and labor Relations group. This is a direct hire opportunity with a hybrid work model (4 days in office/1 day remote).
The Paralegal's responsibilities include:
Provides skilled, proactive support to assigned employment and labor relations attorneys, and others, on occasion
Prepares and reviews documents, letters and memoranda according to Firm standards using word processing and document management systems and software
Accurately proofreads and edits documents
Independently performs administrative duties such as managing and maintaining attorney schedules and calendars; proofing, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting CLEs; assisting with management of client contacts, emails, and print documents; processing mail; requesting and following up on reimbursements; and other related tasks
E-files in state and federal courts
Supports the billing process
Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Firm's Information Governance Policy
Reviews attorney emails and saves to correct client file as requested
Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in greeting guests, scheduling meetings, and contacting, supporting and interacting with clients
Displays strong attention to detail
Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities
Maintains confidentiality of matters and information
Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner
Qualifications:
3+ years related experience strongly preferred
Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules
Strong working knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office programs; desire to maintain and upgrade excellent technical skills and learn new software
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.