Overview
Legal Assistant – Estate planning, Elder Law and Special Needs Law Jobs in Minneapolis, MN at Northwoods Law Group, PA
- Description
Busy and growing elder law firm seeks a legal assistant who is a highly motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills to join our team. We are a mostly virtual firm looking for a responsible and dedicated team member to provide support to attorneys in estate planning, special needs, trust administration and long-term care planning matters. This is a key role supporting 1-2 attorneys. Must be willing and able to work independently both from home and on-site. It is likely that the position will require one to two days per week on site at our office in St. Louis Park. In the first six months of employment we may require more days on-site for training and supervision purposes. Competitive pay with generous PTO; medical, dental and vision insurance; and 401k with employer matched contributions up to 3%.
We are proud to be woman-founded and owned. Our staff includes people with learning differences, LGBTQIA-identifying individuals, and people of color. Many of our clients are individuals with cognitive deficits or differences, and we are passionate about helping our clients achieve the highest possible level of dignity, self-determination, and quality of life. Any new hire will be expected to treat each client and staff member with utmost respect and care, and to adapt to the needs of clients who may not communicate in “typical” ways.
We thrive because each team member is invested in the success of the firm, the quality of our work, and the interests of our clients. As a small firm, it is essential that any new hire be a team player who can take ownership of their caseload.
Essential qualifications:
· Prepare draft documents and correspondence.
· Maintain client files and documents in an orderly and secure manner.
· Communicate with clients and other professionals on a daily basis regarding follow-ups, scheduling, case updates, and responding to general questions.
· Maintain documentation and enters data into client files.
· Track billable time and enter it into the firm case management system.
· Support supervising attorney with administrative tasks as needed during business hours.
· Meet with clients to review and sign simple documents.
· High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word required.
· Associate’s degree or equivalent strongly preferred.
Desired qualifications and skills include:
· Familiarity with office norms and procedures.
· Attention to detail, including excellent proofreading skills.
· Ability to deal professionally and communicate clearly and concisely internally and with clients.
· Ability to consistently track time spent on client matters, and document files to ensure notes and workflows stay current.
· Familiarity with Teams and Excel preferred.
· Proficiency with basic office equipment including laptops, scanners, printers, and copiers.
· Familiarity with Odyssey e-filing system preferred but will train the right candidate.
· Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities, work-flow and work assignments.
· Ability to manage attorney calendars and deadlines accurately and consistently.
· Law office experience preferred but not required. At least 3 years’ work history in any customer-facing position (for example, front-of-house food service, caregiving, sales, or office administration) strongly preferred.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55416
Title: Legal Assistant – Estate planning, Elder Law and Special Needs Law
Company: Northwoods Law Group, PA
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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