Legal Assistant - FInancial Services

Lee Hecht Harrison

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • $48,000–$91,000 Per Year

Highlights

LHH is working with a well-established law firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals within its Financial Services practice. This is a great opportunity for a legal administrative professional looking to join a collaborative team and build experience supporting sophisticated financial services and transactional work.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMinneapolis, MN
Salary$48,000–$91,000 Per Year

Description

Legal Assistant - Financial Services

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Salary: $48,000-$91,000, depending on experience

LHH is working with a well-established law firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals within its Financial Services practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys managing transactional matters from opening through closing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence and legal documents

  • Organize, assemble, scan, and maintain electronic files

  • Prepare, circulate, and track signature pages

  • Create and maintain closing checklists and assist with transaction closings

  • Calendar important deal and closing deadlines

  • Process and transmit client documents and materials

  • Review and edit attorney time entries

  • Process invoices, reimbursements, and related billing materials

  • Open new client and matter files

  • Perform document comparisons

  • Manage attorney calendars, email, phones, and travel arrangements

  • Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients to facilitate communication and exchange of information

  • Communicate regularly with the team regarding the status of client matters

  • Provide additional administrative and project support as needed

Qualifications

  • Previous administrative support experience required

  • 1+ year of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm preferred

  • Previous legal office experience preferred

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

  • Experience with iManage and Intapp is a plus

  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and deadlines

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Professional, dependable, and proactive approach

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

  • Flexibility and adaptability as priorities and schedules change

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with a stated salary range of approximately $48,000-$91,000.

Benefits for eligible full-time employees include:

  • Health insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Paid parental leave

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Voluntary benefits

This is a great opportunity for a legal administrative professional looking to join a collaborative team and build experience supporting sophisticated financial services and transactional work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $48,000.00 to $91,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Jenny Ade

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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