Assistant Development Editor Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Taft is seeking a Legal Assistant with 2+ years’ experience to join the Domestic Relations Group in our Minneapolis office.

All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.  

Essential Duties:

• Edits and proofreads highly sensitive and confidential documents. This requires proactive review for, and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies
• Coordinates client intake, including conflict checks, opening files, creating electronic file structure, etc.
• Contacts clients as directed and maintains client contacts
• Schedules and calendars all hearings, mediations, trials, and meetings, coordinates related logistics, monitors deadlines, and schedules and conducts telephone conferences
• Coordinates filing and service of correspondence, pleadings and discovery, saves to firm systems and forwards to client as appropriate
• Prepares and organizes trial and mediation binders and assists team with finalizing exhibits and witness materials
• Maintains electronic and physical case files, including organizing and indexing large volumes of documents
• Assists legal team in managing client contacts, emails, and hard copy documents
• Supports billing process by editing time entries, preparing cover letters and/or emails, following up on attorney and client inquiries, and performing other related duties
• Independently performs administrative duties including but not limited to proofing, editing, and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring, and reporting CLEs; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks
• Exhibits outstanding client service in all interactions
• Communicates in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality in work performed
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities

 Requirements:

• 2+ years related experience
• Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules
•  Strong working knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office programs; desire to maintain and upgrade excellent technical skills and to learn new software

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $30.25/hour - $41.02/hour.  Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Careers at Taft
Our employees are people who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. Taft’s lawyers and professional staff believe strongly in the value of our legal work. We believe that client service is our first, and most important, job. At Taft, success is measured in more than billable hours. This philosophy allows us to be active participants and leaders in our communities. Taft can help you create a long, rewarding, and meaningful career.

In addition, Taft is a signatory to the American Bar Association Well-Being Pledge, designed to support mental health and overall well-being for Taft’s attorneys and staff through education, firm policies, and intentional workplace culture.

We integrate inclusion into the fabric of what we do. We look for talented, dynamic, and innovative thinkers for our legal team. If you’re interested in joining our team, we encourage you to review our open positions and learn more about our firm.

Inclusion and Opportunity
Taft knows that people with varied experiences bring creative thinking, multiple perspectives, and innovative problem-solving techniques to issues in the practice of law. We are committed to fostering a culture among our attorneys and professional support staff that values different points of view from all team members.

Mentoring and Retention
No matter how talented or well educated, becoming a successful lawyer requires input and support from people who have already achieved that success. Research shows that careers profit from having someone in your corner. We want to be a champion for your career. Learn how Taft supports and emphasizes mentorship programs, as well as individual mentoring and sponsoring for our attorneys.

Professional Development
We grow when our employees thrive, so we make it a priority to provide the tools and resources our team needs to succeed. See how Taft can support your professional growth.