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Legal Administrative Assistant - Intellectual Property Litigation - Minneapolis, MN

Fredrikson & Byron
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
200 South 6th Street (Show on map)
Jun 27, 2025
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: We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant with experience in intellectual property litigation or general litigation to join our top-tier Intellectual Property Litigation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and respected group handling sophisticated IP litigation matters across the country. Key Responsibilities Include: Drafting, formatting, and proofreading a variety of legal documents, including pleadings and legal correspondence. Managing e-filing and service of pleadings and discovery in federal courts. Coordinating matter intake, including conflict checks, invoice processing, and reimbursement submissions. Scheduling and organizing meetings, both virtual and in-person, including logistics and prep materials. Supporting attorneys with project coordination, document organization, and administrative follow-up. Keeping calendars up-to-date and handling a variety of day-to-day administrative tasks to keep things running smoothly. Pitching in on special projects as needed. Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: 3+ years' litigation experience (strongly preferred) in a legal department or other professional services industry. Experience e-filing in federal courts (required). High attention to detail with strong organizational skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. A positive, team-oriented attitude and a "let's figure this out" approach. Strong analytical skills with the ability to proactively anticipate and identify attorney and project needs. Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and the willingness and interest to learn new and evolving systems and applications. A positive, team-oriented attitude and a "let's figure this out" approach. 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. The estimated starting pay range is $24 - $39/hour. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location. 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.*