Legal Assistant - Litigation - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Legal Assistant - Litigation - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Legal Assistant - Litigation Opportunity at Top Minneapolis Law Firm
Join Robert Half's esteemed Legal Practice as we partner with a premier large law firm in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. We're seeking a meticulous and proactive Legal Assistant - Litigation to provide essential support to high-volume Litigation Attorneys. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment where your exceptional communication skills, anticipation abilities, and technical prowess will shine. With 1 day per week remote flexibility after initial training and 4 days on-site in the vibrant heart of Minneapolis, this position blends professional growth with work-life balance.
Robert Half is a leader in legal staffing, connecting top talent with rewarding careers. If you're passionate about litigation support, thrive in fast-paced settings, and excel at multitasking, this is your chance to advance at a prestigious firm known for complex cases and client excellence.
About the Role
As a Legal Assistant in Litigation, you'll be the backbone of litigation teams, ensuring seamless operations from document prep to court filings. This role demands a blend of administrative expertise and legal acumen, supporting attorneys in state, federal, and appellate courts nationwide. Ideal for professionals with 2+ years in legal support, offering exposure to high-stakes litigation, client interactions, and cutting-edge legal tech. Located in downtown Minneapolis, enjoy proximity to cultural hubs, dining, and professional networking in one of the Midwest's top legal markets.
Key Responsibilities
Your daily impact will include:
- Preparing professional correspondence, legal documents, and agreements, mastering document comparisons, conversions, PDF editing, scanning, and formatting for litigation readiness.
- Expertly handling electronic filings of pleadings and documents across local, state, federal, and appellate courts, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
- Managing docketing for scheduling orders, briefing deadlines, court conferences, and all litigation milestones with precision.
- Maintaining organized electronic client files, including comprehensive indices, pleadings, and secure storage of originals.
- Reviewing, editing, and finalizing time entries for attorneys and paralegals; overseeing client invoicing processes for accuracy and efficiency.
- Providing top-tier administrative support: calendar management, scheduling depositions, client meetings, handling correspondence, and coordinating travel/reservations.
- Delivering exceptional customer service to clients, attorneys, and team members, fostering strong relationships across the organization.
- Upholding a professional demeanor, demonstrating accountability, and adapting to overtime needs beyond 37.5 hours weekly as required by case demands.
Required Qualifications
To succeed, bring:
- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software for PDF manipulation and e-filing.
- Proven ability to thrive under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse personalities, from partners to clients.
- Flexible mindset, adaptable to schedule changes and fast-paced litigation environments.
- Dependable work ethic with a sense of urgency and professional presence.
- Prior experience in litigation support, court filing, or legal administration highly preferred.
Candidates should possess keen attention to detail, anticipation skills, and a passion for legal operations.
Why Join Us
Partner with Robert Half for unparalleled career support, including resume optimization, interview prep, and access to top-tier legal roles. At this leading Minneapolis law firm, enjoy competitive compensation around $50,000 annually (open to discussion based on experience), comprehensive benefits like health coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional development. Work in a collaborative, innovative space with hybrid flexibility, positioning you for advancement in litigation support. Minneapolis offers a thriving legal scene, low cost of living, and endless amenities. Apply today through Robert Half to elevate your legal career!
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Locations
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Salary
50,000 - 50,000 USD / yearly
50,000 - 65,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Document Preparation and Editingintermediate
- Electronic Court Filingintermediate
- Docketing and Calendar Managementintermediate
- PDF Manipulation and Scanningintermediate
- Client File Maintenanceintermediate
- Time Entry Review and Invoicingintermediate
- Customer Service Excellenceintermediate
- Strong Communication Skillsintermediate
- Litigation Supportintermediate
- Microsoft Office Proficiencyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Detail-oriented with strong technology skills (experience)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities (experience)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines (experience)
- Experience in fast-paced legal environments preferred (experience)
- Proficiency in electronic filing with state, federal, and appellate courts (experience)
- Strong organizational skills for managing multiple tasks (experience)
- Flexible schedule and adaptability to change (experience)
- Professional demeanor and work ethic (experience)
- Ability to handle interruptions and varying work styles (experience)
Responsibilities
- Prepare correspondence, documents, agreements, including comparisons, conversions, PDF manipulation, editing, and scanning
- Electronically file litigation pleadings and documents with state, federal, and appellate courts locally and nationally
- Handle docketing of court scheduling orders, briefing schedules, conferences, and litigation deadlines
- Maintain electronic client files, pleadings, indices, and original documents
- Review, edit, and finalize attorney and paralegal time entries; manage client invoices
- Provide general legal administrative support: calendar management, scheduling meetings, depositions, correspondence, reservations
- Deliver quality customer service to clients, attorneys, and co-workers
- Demonstrate dependability, accountability, strong work ethic, and professional interactions
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
- general: 1 day per week remote work after initial training
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
- general: Professional development and training opportunities
- general: Collaborative team environment at a top law firm
- general: Career growth potential in litigation support
- general: Modern downtown Minneapolis office with amenities
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Legal Assistant - Litigation - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Legal Assistant - Litigation Opportunity at Top Minneapolis Law Firm
Join Robert Half's esteemed Legal Practice as we partner with a premier large law firm in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. We're seeking a meticulous and proactive Legal Assistant - Litigation to provide essential support to high-volume Litigation Attorneys. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment where your exceptional communication skills, anticipation abilities, and technical prowess will shine. With 1 day per week remote flexibility after initial training and 4 days on-site in the vibrant heart of Minneapolis, this position blends professional growth with work-life balance.
Robert Half is a leader in legal staffing, connecting top talent with rewarding careers. If you're passionate about litigation support, thrive in fast-paced settings, and excel at multitasking, this is your chance to advance at a prestigious firm known for complex cases and client excellence.
About the Role
As a Legal Assistant in Litigation, you'll be the backbone of litigation teams, ensuring seamless operations from document prep to court filings. This role demands a blend of administrative expertise and legal acumen, supporting attorneys in state, federal, and appellate courts nationwide. Ideal for professionals with 2+ years in legal support, offering exposure to high-stakes litigation, client interactions, and cutting-edge legal tech. Located in downtown Minneapolis, enjoy proximity to cultural hubs, dining, and professional networking in one of the Midwest's top legal markets.
Key Responsibilities
Your daily impact will include:
- Preparing professional correspondence, legal documents, and agreements, mastering document comparisons, conversions, PDF editing, scanning, and formatting for litigation readiness.
- Expertly handling electronic filings of pleadings and documents across local, state, federal, and appellate courts, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
- Managing docketing for scheduling orders, briefing deadlines, court conferences, and all litigation milestones with precision.
- Maintaining organized electronic client files, including comprehensive indices, pleadings, and secure storage of originals.
- Reviewing, editing, and finalizing time entries for attorneys and paralegals; overseeing client invoicing processes for accuracy and efficiency.
- Providing top-tier administrative support: calendar management, scheduling depositions, client meetings, handling correspondence, and coordinating travel/reservations.
- Delivering exceptional customer service to clients, attorneys, and team members, fostering strong relationships across the organization.
- Upholding a professional demeanor, demonstrating accountability, and adapting to overtime needs beyond 37.5 hours weekly as required by case demands.
Required Qualifications
To succeed, bring:
- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software for PDF manipulation and e-filing.
- Proven ability to thrive under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse personalities, from partners to clients.
- Flexible mindset, adaptable to schedule changes and fast-paced litigation environments.
- Dependable work ethic with a sense of urgency and professional presence.
- Prior experience in litigation support, court filing, or legal administration highly preferred.
Candidates should possess keen attention to detail, anticipation skills, and a passion for legal operations.
Why Join Us
Partner with Robert Half for unparalleled career support, including resume optimization, interview prep, and access to top-tier legal roles. At this leading Minneapolis law firm, enjoy competitive compensation around $50,000 annually (open to discussion based on experience), comprehensive benefits like health coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional development. Work in a collaborative, innovative space with hybrid flexibility, positioning you for advancement in litigation support. Minneapolis offers a thriving legal scene, low cost of living, and endless amenities. Apply today through Robert Half to elevate your legal career!
Total word count: 728
Locations
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Salary
50,000 - 50,000 USD / yearly
50,000 - 65,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Document Preparation and Editingintermediate
- Electronic Court Filingintermediate
- Docketing and Calendar Managementintermediate
- PDF Manipulation and Scanningintermediate
- Client File Maintenanceintermediate
- Time Entry Review and Invoicingintermediate
- Customer Service Excellenceintermediate
- Strong Communication Skillsintermediate
- Litigation Supportintermediate
- Microsoft Office Proficiencyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Detail-oriented with strong technology skills (experience)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities (experience)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines (experience)
- Experience in fast-paced legal environments preferred (experience)
- Proficiency in electronic filing with state, federal, and appellate courts (experience)
- Strong organizational skills for managing multiple tasks (experience)
- Flexible schedule and adaptability to change (experience)
- Professional demeanor and work ethic (experience)
- Ability to handle interruptions and varying work styles (experience)
Responsibilities
- Prepare correspondence, documents, agreements, including comparisons, conversions, PDF manipulation, editing, and scanning
- Electronically file litigation pleadings and documents with state, federal, and appellate courts locally and nationally
- Handle docketing of court scheduling orders, briefing schedules, conferences, and litigation deadlines
- Maintain electronic client files, pleadings, indices, and original documents
- Review, edit, and finalize attorney and paralegal time entries; manage client invoices
- Provide general legal administrative support: calendar management, scheduling meetings, depositions, correspondence, reservations
- Deliver quality customer service to clients, attorneys, and co-workers
- Demonstrate dependability, accountability, strong work ethic, and professional interactions
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
- general: 1 day per week remote work after initial training
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
- general: Professional development and training opportunities
- general: Collaborative team environment at a top law firm
- general: Career growth potential in litigation support
- general: Modern downtown Minneapolis office with amenities
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Legal Assistant - Litigation - Careers at Robert Half @ Robert Half.
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