What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP?
Taft is seeking a Legal Assistant to serve our Employment and Labor Relations and Litigation Groups in Taft’s Minneapolis office.
We are seeking a Legal Assistant with 3 years’ experience to support our Employment and Labor Relations and Litigation groups in the Minneapolis office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.
Essential Duties :
- Provides skilled, proactive support to assigned employment and labor relations and litigation 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 as requested
- Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft’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
Requirements :
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 $36.76 / hour – $43.59 / hour. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and / or skill level.
Taft is a State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul Affirmative Action Employer as required in those jurisdictions. Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY .
Employment Type : Full Time
Bonus / Commission : No
Salary : $37 - $44
