Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant - Corporate Floater Minneapolis, MN / Onsite. M-F

NOVON Consulting has partnered with a top law firm in Minneapolis to find a new team member with strong attention to detail who can assist busy attorneys and paralegals.

The responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Draft and format professional correspondence and documents.
• Proofread all documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professional appearance.
• Review, organize, assemble and scan documents.
• Send and track signature pages and original documents.
• Process and transmit client documents and materials.
• Organize and maintain electronic files and process new file openings.
• Provide general legal administrative support, including heavy calendar management, scheduling, and arranging attorney and client meetings, conferences and depositions, responding to and handling routine correspondence, making travel arrangements and making reservations/appointments.
• Keep clients’ electronic files up to date with current organizational documents. Maintain electronic client files, including electronic pleadings and indices, as well as original pleadings and client documents.
• Monitor attorney inbox and electronically file client matters.
• Provide quality, responsive customer service to clients and co-workers.
• Act as a liaison between attorney and client, facilitating communication and transmittal of necessary information.
• Advise and communicate regularly with team regarding status of client matters.
• Open client files. Process invoices and reimbursements. Process document comparisons. Complete other projects and assignments assigned.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES) REQUIRED: Strong attention to detail, accuracy; excellent grammar, proofreading and communication skills. Dependable, accountable, and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic with a professional demeanor in all interactions. Strong interpersonal relationships and ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Ability to work within a team environment and work well under pressure, especially with court deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure with deadlines – possess a sense of urgency. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities and work styles. Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change. Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.

Excellent computer and communication skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft suite. Excellent grammar, proofreading skills, and a keen eye for detail, ensuring high levels of accuracy in all written communications and document preparation. Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring completion of assignments despite frequent interruptions and changes in schedule.

PREFERRED: Experience in a legal office. Experience in providing administrative support functions. Experience within Trust and Estates. Experience within IP Patent. Strong typing skills (both speed and accuracy). Experience with the following software: iManage, InTapp.

SALARY & BENEFITS: The salary range for this role and the specific offer will be determined based on a candidate’s relevant knowledge, and alignment with the responsibilities of the position, as follows:

Candidates who are newer to this type of role or building foundational expertise can expect an offer in the $48,000–$66,000 range.

Candidates with growing proficiency and a solid track record in similar roles may be considered in the $56,000–$75,000 range.

Those with advanced, specialized knowledge or a history of leading complex work in this area may fall within the $67,500–$80,000 range.

Candidates with extensive, strategic-level experience or who bring deep subject matter expertise may be paid up to $91,000.

Comprehensive benefits package

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $48,000 - $91,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No