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Taft is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Real Estate team in Minneapolis.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Real Estate team 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. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled, proactive administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and others as needed.
• Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in greeting guests, scheduling meetings, and arranging telephone conferences.
• Assists in managing client contacts, emails, and documents as well as processing mail.
• Prepares and reviews documents, letters and memoranda according to Firm standards.
• Proactively monitors deadlines and maintains communication with attorneys regarding same.
• Processes requests for payment and reimbursements.
• Enters attorney billable hours into the firm billing program and assists with the billing process.
• Creates, maintains and retires files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy.
• Drafts basic documents and emails.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
• Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner.
• Displays strong attention to detail.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of Legal Assistant experience strongly preferred.
• Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry preferred.
• Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

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.  The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for the position.  Within the range, individual pay is determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.