Legal Administrative Assistant - Real Estate - Minneapolis, MN

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Administrative Assistant to join our highly regarded Real Estate Department. This role will focus on providing administrative support to attorneys within our Real Estate practice group, working in a results-driven and client-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal administration with a focus on real estate and will bring attention to detail and adaptability to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and review various legal documents including agreements, abstracts, pleadings, discovery responses, and legal correspondence
• File and serve pleadings and discovery as appropriate
• Monitor intake of new matters and coordinate billing
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, ensuring all necessary arrangements are made for both in-person and virtual meetings
• Assist attorneys in preparation, organization, and coordination of specific projects, including reviewing documents such as discovery, contracts, and releases
• Provide administrative support by routing mail, screening calls, and performing other clerical duties as needed
• Perform additional job-related duties and special projects as required

Qualifications

• Ideally 3+ years of real estate-based administrative experience
• Transactional real estate experience and litigation experience
• Strong command of Microsoft Office 2010 Suite and Adobe
• Willingness to adapt to new technologies and applications
• Detail-oriented with the ability to excel in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

Work Model

This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days in the Minneapolis office each week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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

In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $55,000 - $65,000 per year. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.