Family Law Legal Assistant

DeWitt seeks a full-time Family Law Legal Assistant for its Minneapolis, Minnesota office with at least three years of experience. A DeWitt employee must be a team player, detail-oriented, have a proven work ethic, and have excellent communication skills. Savvy technical skills, professionalism, and the capability to manage the workflow of multiple attorneys will make you a well-rounded candidate.

Family law legal assistants at DeWitt are involved in all aspects of family law, completing job duties as assigned by family law attorneys in the practice group. The job duties and responsibilities of legal assistants in family law include:

• Conduct conflict checks and open new client/matter files in the time and billing system.
• Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys, including scheduling appointments, court appearances, mediation/deposition hearings. 
• Handle document reproduction tasks, including printing, scanning, copying, and maintaining client files.
• Assist with preparing and drafting motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (e.g., debt and asset lists, witness affidavits, child support worksheets, responsive pleadings, etc.).
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with discovery preparation, including collecting and organizing documents necessary for the case, preparing trial notebooks, and aiding in trial preparation.
• Professionally communicate with clients and team members via email and regular mail to resolve questions and coordinate information.
• Support client billing processes, expense reimbursements, time entry, proofreading, and sending invoices.
• Provide backup coverage for the receptionist and other support staff as needed.

Education Requirements: Associate degree, High School Diploma, GED Equivalent, or industry-specific certifications.

Required Skills

• Organization and Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision in proofreading documents, filing, and meeting deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, and external parties.
• Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with legal terminology, court systems, and document requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, legal tools (e.g., case management systems, e-filing platforms, document management systems), and office equipment.
• Professionalism: Maintain discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client and case information.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate attorneys’ needs and proactively address issues.

Hybrid Work Model:
Employees are expected to work onsite three days per week and may work remotely up to two days per week, subject to meeting specific eligibility and performance criteria. New employees should be prepared to work on-site five days a week during a four- to six-week onboarding period.

Benefits: Members of our firm enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, including a Retirement Saving Plan with no waiting period, with all contributions 100% vested. Participants in the 401(k) plan receive monthly firm contributions to their plans based on a percentage of their salaries. Employees receive paid time off and paid holidays, tenure bonuses, and milestone awards. In addition, we offer:

• Medical Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Firm members may also elect to purchase optional benefits such as dental insurance, vision insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and pet insurance.
   

At DeWitt LLP, professionalism, respect, and open communication are at the core of our culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every individual is appreciated.