Legal Assistant - Business (Minneapolis)
Essential Duties
- Provides skilled, proactive administrative support to assigned attorneys and other team members in the Business and Intellectual Property Practice Groups in our Minneapolis office.
- Edits and proofreads complex documents, including proactive review for, and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies.
- Clearly and professionally communicates with attorneys and other members of the legal team on projects, needs, transaction status, etc.
- Works with members of the legal team and accounting to gather costs and time in preparation for closing.
- Independently performs administrative duties such as proofreading, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting Continuing Legal Education credits; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks.
- Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda according to Firm standards.
- Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in all verbal and written communication.
- Displays strong attention to detail and numeric aptitude.
- Anticipates necessary tasks/projects and proactively performs them.
- Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
- Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proactively monitors and communicates deadlines to the legal team as appropriate.
- Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy.
- Affords assistance in managing client contacts, emails, print documents and incoming and outgoing mail.
- May enter time into billing management software.
Requirements
- 2+ years Legal Assistant experience strongly preferred.
- Must demonstrate proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules.
- Demonstrates strong working knowledge of, and experience in, using Microsoft Office programs; must have a desire to maintain excellent technical skills and to learn new software by taking advantage of internal training programs.
Benefits
- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
- The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour.
- Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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Benefits
- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
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The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
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The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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Benefits
- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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Benefits
- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
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The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
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The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
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The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
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The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
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The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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Benefits
- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour – $41.02/hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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