Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation & Family Law

Overview

Founded in 1965, Messerli Kramer is a top-20 law firm in Minnesota, with offices in Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Michael and Plymouth, Minnesota. We have a well- earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal advice. With an emphasis on building lasting relationships with our clients, our professionals take the time to listen and understand their legal issues within the larger framework of their business as a whole. Known for our dedication and responsiveness, our attorneys and staff are focused on finding pragmatic solutions and producing remarkable results for our clients.

Messerli Kramer serves individuals and businesses through three unique, yet complementary divisions. In Minneapolis, we represent a variety of clients across a series of practice groups: Banking and Finance, Business Litigation, Corporate and Estate Planning, Commercial Real Estate and Family Law.

Minneapolis Office Position Details

Messerli Kramer is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Litigation and Family Law practices. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, supporting attorneys on a wide range of litigation matters while also assisting clients through sensitive family law matters. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage both procedural and client-facing responsibilities with professionalism and care.

General Responsibilities

Document Preparation (Core Function)

• Edit, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery, correspondence, and family law filings
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with court requirements and deadlines

Litigation & Family Law Support

• Prepare and file court documents (including e-filing) in state and federal courts
• Manage case files, track deadlines, and maintain litigation and family law calendars
• Assist with discovery, hearing, and trial preparation

Client & Case Management

• Communicate with clients in a professional and empathetic manner, particularly in sensitive family law matters
• Maintain and organize client files and case materials
• Coordinate meetings, mediations, depositions, and court appearances

Administrative & Operational Support

• Manage attorneys’ calendars, scheduling meetings, hearings, and deadlines
• Record attorney time and assist with billing accuracy and compliance
• Maintain document management systems and update client information
• Process expense reports and provide general administrative support
• Proactively ensure attorneys are prepared with necessary materials for meetings, hearings, depositions, and client conferences

Position Expectations

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with professionalism, discretion, and empathy
• Ability to work with and take direction from multiple individuals, as well as work independently
• Strong commitment to client service
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong drafting and proofreading skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Positive and professional demeanor

Requirements

• 3+ years of legal administrative experience (Litigation and/or Family Law experience preferred)
• Minimum of high school diploma (business school or related legal administrative or paralegal education preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience managing multiple calendars and deadlines
• Familiarity with court rules, filing procedures, and legal terminology

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose)
• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (if enrolled in HDHP)
• Voluntary Life Benefits and Employer-Paid Basic Life/LTD
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Parking Reimbursement ($100/month) or 100% Paid Metro Transit Card
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• 401(k) Plan with Employer 4% Safe Harbor Contribution (after eligibility)
• Gym Reimbursement up to $120 annually
• Free Onsite Gym

Salary

$55,000 – $90,000 depending on level of experience, plus annual discretionary bonus based on individual and firm performance.

To Apply

If you are a motivated and talented attorney who is looking for a new opportunity, please apply through Paylocity or submit resume and salary expectations to: recruiting@messerlikramer.com.

Messerli Kramer is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Messerli Kramer to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 612.672.3600 or email recruiting@messerlikramer.com.