Legal Administrative Assistant - Business Litigation - Minneapolis, MN

Who We Are

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

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join our highly regarded Business Litigation group. This position is a full-time 5 days a week on-site position.

• Document Management:
  Prepare, proofread, and file documents such as pleadings, motions, and appeals. Maintain both paper and electronic filing systems.
• Scheduling:
  Manage attorneys’ calendars, schedule meetings, court dates, and travel arrangements. Coordinate conference calls and meetings.
• Client Interaction:
  Communicate with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals to schedule meetings and share information.
• Trial Preparation:
  Assist in preparing binders and exhibits for court and manage case-related information and documents.
• Billing and Invoicing:
  Process invoices, track payments and assist with the firm’s monthly billing process.

• Five plus years’ litigation experience in legal or other professional services industry required and Trust & Estate experience preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). Also, experience preferred with: iManage, Chrome River, Adobe, Sharefile, Docusign and Court Alert.
• Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of legal terminology, court filing procedures, and case management.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Attributes:
  Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

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.

Applications will only be accepted online at , and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact

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  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.