Practice Assistant - Minneapolis, MN

Who We Are:
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:
We have a newly created Practice Assistant position in our Eminent Domain practice group. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills, an analytical mind, and an interest in growing their legal career. Our Eminent Domain team works on matters involving the acquisition of private property for public use, such as infrastructure and development projects, where property owners are provided compensation under applicable law. This role offers exposure to a unique and highly specialized area of law, supporting attorneys and team members through a variety of administrative and legal tasks.

Key Responsibilities:
This position will provide both administrative and legal support for team members in our Eminent Domain Division. Responsibilities include processing expenses, creating and revising documents, scheduling meetings, assisting with business travel, providing support with marketing and business development and assisting paralegals and legal administrative assistants in meeting deadlines.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Candidates must have strong administrative skills, exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks. Advanced technical skills in Microsoft 2010 Suite and the willingness to learn new systems and applications are also required.


Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions. The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated the estimated starting hourly pay range starts at $20-25/hour. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location. Applying For This Position: Applications will only be accepted online at Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

About Fredrikson:
With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.

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