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FREDRIKSON & BYRON, P.A. Legal Administrative Assistant - Energy in DES MOINES, Iowa
Who We Are: Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Our firm offers highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative, hybrid work environment. Overview: We are seeking an Energy Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to join our office located in the East Village of Des Moines, Iowa. This position works in a results-driven and client-oriented environment and provides administrative support to attorneys who work in our energy and real estate practice groups. This position works a 37.5-hour workweek. Parking is provided. Key Responsibilities Include: *Prepare, draft, and review various legal documents including pleadings, discovery responses and legal correspondence. File and serve pleadings and discovery, as appropriate. *Monitor intake of new matters and coordinate billing. *Schedule and coordinate meetings, responsible for ensuring all necessary arrangements are made for in-person and virtual meetings. *Assist attorneys in preparation, organization and coordination of specific projects including reviewing documents, i.e., discovery, contracts, and releases. *Provide administrative support and assistance by routing mail, screening calls, and performing various clerical duties. *Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required. Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: *Previous legal administrative experience or executive administrative assistant level experience *Exceptional organizational abilities, initiative, attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. *Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. *Self-motivation; a positive, professional, can-do attitude and approach; and the desire to think creatively and get things done effectively and efficiently; *Advanced technical skills in Microsoft 2010 Suite and the willingness to learn new and evolving systems and applications. Applying for This Position: Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a resume and cover letter with compensation expectations. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com. Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson and Byron. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. 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. The firm's 350+ 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 and Byron, P.A. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time.
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