Legal Administrative Assistant - Bismarck, ND

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Bismarck office. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment providing administrative support to Attorneys. This is a great opportunity for candidates with legal administrative experience or those with a strong executive assistant background who are eager to transition into the legal field. As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality client service by providing essential administrative support to Attorneys and Paralegals. Your responsibilities will span a variety of legal practice areas, with a focus on document management, workflow coordination, and helping ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of our Bismarck office.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and paralegals
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
• Maintain and organize client and case files (electronic and physical)
• Communicate with clients and external contacts professionally and confidentially
• Assist with time entry, billing, and expense reporting
• Coordinate with other departments to support workflow and case management
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of firm policies and procedures
• Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Prior experience as a legal administrative assistant preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and a readiness to master new systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional demeanor and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude
• A general understanding of business law terminology and legal processes impacting businesses (a plus)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance)
• Paid parental leave and parenting classes
• Pre-tax parking and transportation options
• Retirement plan with financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution

Pay

The salary range for this position varies by geographical market.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, located onsite in our Bismarck office.