Legal Resource Hub - Legal Administrative Assistant

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

Job Description Summary:

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Legal Resource Hub Legal Administrative Assistant to work with our Legal Resource Hub in our Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, New York City, Philadelphia or Washington, D.C. office. You will be part of a dynamic team providing a full range of legal administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in a timely and efficient manner. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our firm.

While this is a fully remote position, candidates must reside where we have a firm office location and work a Mountain Time schedule.

Job Description:

What you would do:

• Prepare and E-File pleadings as instructed with appropriate courts
• Effectively work with team members to manage workload, meet deadlines, and provide seamless support
• Assist in day-to-day litigation support including drafting shell documents, organizing exhibits, arranging for service of process, etc.
• Submit expense reports and process payment requests
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with colleagues across the firm
• Schedule meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements
• Other administrative tasks, as assigned

What is expected:

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

The anticipated initial hourly rate for someone who is hired into this position is $24.05 – $29.49/hour based on a 37.5 hour a week schedule.

Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law.  This is a non-exempt role paid on an hourly basis with a 37.5-hour schedule work week.  The initial hourly rate listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

What is required:

• 3-5 years of litigation experience
• Strong commitment to teaming with others
• Excellent skills in prioritizing and multitasking
• Minimum of high school graduation or GED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)

What is preferred:

• Prior LAA experience
• Prior experience working in a team-based support system
• Experience filing in California state and federal courts
• Background in an AMLAW-50 or AMLAW-100 firm

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

In compliance with Colorado state law, you have the right not to identify your age, including by not disclosing your date of birth or dates of attendance or graduation, to us as part of your application and hiring process. You may redact this information (i.e., age, date of birth, and dates of attendance / graduation) from your application and related materials. If you choose to redact this information, please do so in a manner that allows us to read the other data on the applicable document(s) (e.g., if redacting the year you graduated from your transcript, please ensure other items on your transcript are legible).