Legal Administrative Assistant

Who We Are:
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:
Fredrikson & Byron has a new Legal Administrative Assistant position available in our Fargo office. This is a great opportunity to join our growing and highly regarded Trusts & Estates team. This position works in a results-driven and client-oriented environment and provides administrative support to attorneys and paralegals who work in our Trusts & Estates practice group.

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and is located onsite in our Fargo office.

Key Responsibilities Include:
*Assist in all aspects of trust and estate planning and administration *Prepare, draft, and review various legal documents including wills, trusts and related documents.
*Manage file, scan and copy projects
*Schedule and coordinate meetings, ensuring all necessary arrangements are made for in-person and virtual meetings.
*Provide administrative support and assistance by routing mail, screening calls, and performing various clerical duties.
*Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
*Knowledge or familiarity with trust and estate planning practices is helpful but not required.
*Exceptional organizational abilities, initiative, attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines;
*Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build relationships, and an interest in becoming an integral part in practice management;
*Self-motivation; a positive, professional, can-do attitude and approach; and the desire to think creatively and get things done effectively and efficiently;
*Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe) and a readiness to master new systems.

Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions. In addition to a highly competitive salary, the firm offers a 40-hour work week and a collaborative work environment. The salary range for this position varies by geographical market.

Applying For This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://www.fredlaw.com/careers-meet-us. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com.

About Fredrikson:
With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.

We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position; please apply directly through our careers page.

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