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Job DescriptionWould you like to be recognized for excellent performance and a positive attitude? Then you will love working at DeWitt LLP. Our firm attracts and retains employees based on four core values: prioritizing teammates, encouraging problem solvers, supporting dedication to excellence and self-improvement, and alignment with a positive character.
DeWitt is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant with three years of law firm experience for its Minneapolis, Minnesota office. A DeWitt employee must be a team player, detail-oriented, have a proven work ethic, and have excellent communication skills. Savvy technical skills, professionalism, and the capability to manage the workflow of multiple attorneys will make you a well-rounded candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, format, proofread, revise, profile, and save correspondence and drafts of pleadings and documents to the document management system
- Document reproduction, including printing, copying, scanning, and client file maintenance
- Client billing activities such as time entry, proofreading, modifying, and sending client invoices
- Client contact, monitor email, and regular mail to resolve questions from clients and co-workers
- Client intake, scheduling support, expense reimbursement management, and overall administrative support to two full-time attorneys
- This position supports the Family Law practice group
- Assist additional attorneys as needed during support staff paid time off
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Prior law firm experience in family law is required
- Knowledge of family law procedures, specifically including deadlines and case progression
- Job Requirements, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- E-filing experience and MNDES training
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written and strong client service acumen
- Aptness to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Strong time management skills for undertaking a large volume of work
DeWitt employees enjoy the following benefits, each with its own criteria for participation:
- Employer-supplemented medical insurance premiums (medical opt payments for employees waiving medical coverage)
- Profit sharing at 5.7% of salary, immediate eligibility, and vested 100% upon hire
- Employer FSA and HSA contributions
- Employer-paid disability and life insurance
- Parking reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Voluntary dental and vision
- Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Accrued paid time off
Professionalism, communication, courtesy, and respect are the foundation of DeWitt's work environment and culture.
DeWitt employees are required to work onsite for three days per week with the opportunity to work remotely for two days. Employees must meet certain requirements for this opportunity after onboarding.
DeWitt LLP is an equal-opportunity employer.
Compensation details: 30-33 Hourly Wage
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