Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid
$31/hr–$36/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Minneapolis, MN 55402Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $31.25 - $36.50 HourlyDeWitt LLP seeks a highly organized, proactive Legal Assistant to support three attorneys in its Minneapolis offic…
Skills: Legal Document Preparation, Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Trust Administration, Calendar Management
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Support three attorneys by preparing and finalizing legal documents related to estate planning, probate, and business matters. Manage attorney calendars, client communications, and maintain accurate electronic and physical files.
Requires a minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in estate planning or business law. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess exceptional organizational and proofreading skills.
Job DetailsJob Location: Minneapolis, MN 55402Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $31.25 - $36.50 HourlyDeWitt LLP seeks a highly organized, proactive Legal Assistant to support three attorneys in its Minneapolis office. The position offers opportunity to work closely with attorneys who practice focusing on estate planning, trusts and estates, probate and trust administration, tax planning, and business matters.
The ideal candidate is proactive, client-focused, exceptionally organized, and thrives in a fast-paced professional environment. This role is critical to ensuring outstanding client service and efficient practice management.
Prepare, proofread, edit, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, and client communications.
Assist with estate planning documents, trust administration, probate filings, and related transactional matters.
Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, appointments, and client meetings.
Coordinate document execution, witnessing, notarization, and record retention.
Open and maintain client files in accordance with firm procedures.
Prepare engagement letters, billing materials, and expense reports.
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, financial institutions, accountants, and other third parties.
Monitor and respond to attorney emails and assist with workflow management.
Maintain accurate electronic and physical files.
Support attorneys with matter management, document organization, and special projects.
Collaborate with other legal assistants, paralegals, and administrative professionals to provide exceptional client service.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in estate planning, probate, trusts and estates, tax, business law, or a related practice area.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Professional demeanor and commitment to client service.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Experience with legal document management and time-entry systems is preferred.
You anticipate needs before they arise.
You are comfortable managing multiple attorney preferences and competing priorities.
You take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments.
You maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
You are adaptable, resourceful, and eager to learn.
Members of our Firm have the following benefits, each with its own criteria for eligibility:
• Paid Time Off Accrual
• Hybrid work arrangements after onboarding is completed
• 401(K) plan with no waiting period for eligibility
• Profit-sharing contributions based on earnings with immediate full vesting
• Health insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Group and voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Medical flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Since 1903 DeWitt, a full-service law firm, has guided its clients through a multitude of legal matters.
Connecting Clients to Creative Legal Solutions. Since 1903 DeWitt LLP law firm has been guiding clients through a multitude of legal matters. The firm is known for its work in several areas, including intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family business, family law, government relations, health care, litigation, real estate, and tax law. DeWitt is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Madison, Greater Milwaukee, and Green Bay Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a variety of legal areas and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes.
Offices: 2 E Mifflin St, Suite 600, Madison, Wisconsin 53703, US · 13845 Bishops Dr, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005, US · 2100 AT&T Tower, 901 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, US · 2391 Holmgren Way, Suite A, Green Bay, WI 54303, US
Since 1903 DeWitt, a full-service law firm, has guided its clients through a multitude of legal matters.
Connecting Clients to Creative Legal Solutions. Since 1903 DeWitt LLP law firm has been guiding clients through a multitude of legal matters. The firm is known for its work in several areas, including intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family business, family law, government relations, health care, litigation, real estate, and tax law. DeWitt is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Madison, Greater Milwaukee, and Green Bay Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a variety of legal areas and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes.
Offices: 2 E Mifflin St, Suite 600, Madison, Wisconsin 53703, US · 13845 Bishops Dr, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005, US · 2100 AT&T Tower, 901 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, US · 2391 Holmgren Way, Suite A, Green Bay, WI 54303, US
