Legal Assistant Regulatory and Health Law

Winthrop & Weinstine is seeking a knowledgeable and driven Legal Administrative Assistant to work in our Regulatory and Health Law Practice Area - someone with strong attention to detail who can prioritize the workload for busy attorneys. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a close-knit team provides a challenging opportunity and an enjoyable workplace. The responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Including, but not limited to):

• Prepare correspondence, documents, and agreements, including document comparisons and conversions, manipulation of pdf documents, proofreading, formatting, editing, and scanning.
• Electronically file litigation pleadings and other documents with state, federal and appellate courts, both locally and nationally.
• Handle docketing of court scheduling orders, briefing schedules and other court mandated conferences, and deadlines.
• Maintain electronic client files, including electronic pleadings and indices, as well as original pleadings and client documents.
• Run conflict checks, draft engagement letters and open and close client matters.
• Review, edit and finalize attorney and paralegal time entries and manage client invoices.
• Provide general legal administrative support, including calendar management, scheduling and arranging attorney and client meetings, conferences and depositions, responding to and handling routine correspondence and making reservations/appointments.
• Coordinate travel arrangements (e.g. accommodations, transportation, and shipment of any needed materials) and report expenses.
• Provide quality, responsive customer service to clients, attorneys, and co-workers.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES) REQUIRED:

• Dependable, accountable, and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic with a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work well under pressure with deadlines – possess a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities and work styles.
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.
• Job duties may require time over 37.50 hours per week.

 

Salary

• $56,000 - $75,000