Legal Administrative Assistant

Overview

Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM

We offer our professional staff the opportunity to take their careers as far as they can envision. Through innovative workplace programs and initiatives, we continually invest in their growth and development as employees and as people. We reward exemplary professional efforts at every level of the firm. Interested applicants may apply for open positions using the link below. You are not considered an applicant unless you apply online using this site.

We only accept applications for open positions and do not accept general inquiries.

Carlton Fields is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for Minneapolis office.

• Assisting attorneys in preparing and proofreading documents
• E-filing with courts
• Scheduling of travel, appointments and maintenance of calendars
• Maintenance of files and records
• Submission of intake and Conflicts requests
• Time entry and client billing
• Provides assistance to other assistants and attorneys if necessary
• Transcription of dictated information

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three to six years of experience. Trial work experience is preferred. This position will support Shareholders and Associates. Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, initiative, flexibility, organizational skills, customer service skills and the ability to be proactive. Qualified candidates must also possess mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as electronic document management systems.

Experience with iManage is preferred.

The salary range for this role in Minneapolis is $95,000 - $105,000. Actual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

Additionally, Carlton Fields provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Carlton Fields is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Please view the EEO is The Law poster and supplement. We also participate in the E-Verify program.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Carlton Fields is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Carlton Fields and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or applicant tracking system, please request assistance by e-mailing  When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.

We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodation.