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Legal Assistant jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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$19–$35/hr
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$53k
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business community of providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal services. With an emphasis on building lasting relationships... ...company holidays ~Company Paid Basic Life Insurance ~Employee Assistance Program…
$65k - $100k
located in any of our office locations. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - 100,000. Summary of Position (hybrid): Assists in the preparation, prosecution and filing of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applica…
$175k - $185k
retail/franchising and distribution, and corporate finance. Our attorneys share our clients’ entrepreneurial spirit, and many combine legal expertise with professional training in finance or taxation—allowing us to deliv…
$20.51 - $37.18 per hour
communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Job Description The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive support to Vice Presidents and other executive leaders at W…
$45k - $75k
Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant Job Overview: Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our client in a role that supports key business operations and contributes to important…
$45k - $65k
Are you a skilled litigation legal assistant who takes pride in meticulous work and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment? Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is a collaborative, mid-size law firm in Edina, Minnesota with a rep…
$65k - $85k
consistently rated among the top patent, copyright and trademark firms. We currently have an opportunity for a patent prosecution legal assistant. The salary range for the position is $65,000-$85,000, based years of expe…
Title : Legal Assistant Location : St. Paul, MN Job Type : Contract (3 Months) Compensation : $28-30/hr W2 Industry: Chemical Manufacturing --- About the Role Our client, a global leader in water, hygiene, infection prev…
$55k - $85k
Merchant & Gould , one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking a Trademark Legal Assistant. This position may be located in our New York, Boston, Minneapolis or Atlanta location. The salary ra…
$220k - $350k
Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney An established national law firm, with a highly collaborative office in Minneapolis, is currently seeking an M&A Attorney to join their corporate team, full-time. The salary for this role…
oriented, and motivated Personal Injury Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling... ...supportive environment. Key Responsibilities : * Case Management : Assist in ma…
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What legal assistants earn in Minneapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$24 | $39k–$49k |
| Mid level | $23–$28 | $47k–$59k |
| Senior | $27–$35 | $56k–$73k |
Adjusted for the Minneapolis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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