Legal Administrative Assistant Job at Trustpoint.One in Minneapolis

Overview

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant – Contract-to-Hire

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid) • Work Schedule: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote

Salary Range: $30–$40/hour (flexible for the right candidate)

The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform secretarial and substantial word processing functions for attorneys in a professional office setting, where the work environment is busy and demanding. This is a contract-to-hire position offering an opportunity to grow with the team.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high-level litigation support in a contract-to-hire position. This role emphasizes managing details, staying organized, and keeping attorneys on track in a fast-paced practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings and signature pages
• Prepare deposition and motion binders; handle electronic filing of court documents
• Manage attorney calendars, track deadlines, and schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings
• Enter billable time for assigned attorneys
• Maintain client files and contact databases
• Coordinate travel arrangements and conference calls
• Anticipate attorney needs by preparing materials for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Review and direct incoming mail; handle other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Prior litigation legal administrative experience required
• Strong organizational, proofreading, and communication skills
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional demeanor with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Skills & Education

• High school diploma required; business or legal secretarial training preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document comparison tools such as Workshare/Word Compare
• Experience with iManage or other document management systems

Equal Opportunity

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice

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