Legal Assistant - Corporate

Winthrop & Weinstine is seeking a knowledgeable, proactive, and driven Legal Assistant to work in our Corporate Group - 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 rewarding 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):

• Draft and format professional correspondence and documents.
• Review, organize, assemble, and scan documents in preparation for closings.
• Prepare, circulate, and track signature pages for closings.
• Assist and maintain checklists in the preparation of closing books.
• Maintain corporate minute books.
• Act as a liaison between attorney and client, facilitating communication and transmittal of necessary information.
• Process and transmit client documents and materials.
• Process document comparisons.
• Review, edit and finalize attorney time entries.
• Process and distribute client invoices.
• Process new file openings and prepare engagement letters.
• Monitor attorney inbox and electronically file client matters.
• Provide administrative support such as calendar and email maintenance, answering phones, making travel arrangements and processing expense reports.
• Complete other projects and assignments as assigned.

 

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

• $67,500 - $80,000