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Faegre Drinker · 6 hours ago

Legal Administrative Assistant

Faegre Drinker is a firm committed to investing in its administrative professionals, providing a flexible and high-performing culture. They are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support their Private Client and Business Litigation practice group by offering a full range of legal administrative support in a timely and efficient manner.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the compilation of necessary data and information from clients relating to real property, personal property, and information necessary to prepare trust & estate planning documents
Prepare initial drafts and make edits as directed to any necessary probate documents
Assist in obtaining necessary Letters Testamentary or other documents to allow timekeepers to administer estates
Keep track of critical court and statutory imposed deadlines relating to estate administration and probate
Assist in the preparation and editing of any necessary documents
Create, maintain, and properly close client and matter files
Manage the conflict check process, prepare engagement agreements, and establish necessary financial information to allow for time entry and invoicing
Enter time on behalf of assignments, process vendor invoices, submit expense reimbursements and coordinate the client billing process
Assist with state and federal e-filing
Maintain client files and contact information
Enter time on behalf of assigned timekeepers, process payment requests, and coordinate the client billing process
Schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, court hearings and travel arrangements
Other administrative tasks, as assigned

Qualification

Legal administrative experienceTime entryBillingMicrosoft Office SuiteNotary PublicParalegal certificateAccounting backgroundFinance backgroundProbate backgroundInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

5+ years of legal administrative experience preferred, with a background in time entry, billing, invoicing, and calendar management
Minimum of high school graduation or GED; paralegal certificate or business degree preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred

Experience at Am Law 50/100 firms strongly preferred
Those with background in accounting, finance, or probate are strongly encouraged to apply
Notary Public, preferred

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
Generous paid time off

Company

Faegre Drinker

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Faegre Drinker is a firm with one shared focus: the client.

H1B Sponsorship

Faegre Drinker has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Laurie A. Schrader
Chief Financial Officer
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John L. Stanley
Chief Administrative Officer
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