Executive Legal Assistant

Description

We are partnering with a top law firm with a national presence to find an experienced Legal Executive Assistant for their Minneapolis office. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth operations of a successful and growing corporate practice group.

Responsibilities:

+ Practice Management:
Support the day-to-day operations of the corporate practice group and ensuring smooth workflow and communication within the team.

+ Client and Professional Relationships:
Develop a strong understanding of the attorneys' practice areas and client needs. Maintain professional relationships with clients, opposing counsel, courts, agencies, and professional organizations.

+ Calendar Management:
Organize and manage schedules for senior attorneys, ensuring efficient time management and prioritization.

+ Travel Coordination:
Arrange and oversee travel plans, including booking flights, accommodations, and preparing detailed itineraries.

+ Billing Oversight:
Handle pre-billing processes, monitor budgets, and resolve billing issues to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

+ Team Coordination:
Delegate tasks to the legal support team and act as a central point of communication for internal workflow.

+ Meeting Preparation:
Plan and organize internal meetings, including preparing materials and coordinating agendas.

+ Administrative Support:
Provide high-level administrative assistance to ensure seamless day-to-day operations of the practice group.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience providing high-level administrative support to partner-level attorneys in a law firm or senior legal executives in an in-house environment.

+ 3-5+ years of experience supporting corporate law practices.

+ Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

+ Demonstrated experience managing legal billing processes, including budget tracking, invoice review, and issue resolution.

+ Proven ability to manage complex, high-volume scheduling across multiple stakeholders, time zones, and competing priorities.

+ Exceptional organizational skills with a strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The firm offers an excellent benefits package and hybrid work flexibility after 90 days. 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, HSA.

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