What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at LHH?
LHH Recruitment solutions is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Litigation Assistant in Minneapolis, MN. This position involves supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, from case preparation to post-trial activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, advanced computer proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.
Title: Legal Assistant
Type: Direct Hire/Permanent
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Schedule: Monday - Friday; Standard hours of operation
Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 (flexible upon experience)
Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Holiday/PTO/Profit Sharing
Job Description:
- Maintain and organize case files
- Process client disbursements
- Make travel arrangements and handle expense reports
- Schedule meetings and other calendar commitments
- Retrieve documents from online court directories
- Save emails and documents
- Send reminders proactively to attorneys and staff about upcoming deadlines
- Track and manage crucial legal deadlines using legal software to ensure compliance with court rules and regulations
- Electronically file documents in state and federal courts
- Prepare legal correspondence and documents
Qualifications:
- At least 3-5 years of legal experience required
- Outstanding organizational abilities
- Advanced computer proficiency in legal software(s) preferred
- Experience in litigation is highly preferred
- Proven track record of employment stability
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
