Who We Are:
Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Overview: We are seeking a Practice Assistant to join our Trusts & Estate Group. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills, an analytic mind, and an interest in growing their legal career.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Provide administrative and legal support for team members in the Trusts & Estates Group
* Primary focus working with private foundations
* Assist with Grant Reports and communicate with clients and Grant recipients
* Match grants and assist in preparing draft Grant applications/RFP
* Manage deadlines and coordinate scheduling of meetings
* Manage Foundation Outlook inbox and process expenses
* Create and revise documents as needed
* Assist paralegals and legal administrative assistants in meeting deadlines
* May include other duties as needed to support the team and department such as submitting invoices, supporting marketing and business
development efforts and assisting with business travel arrangements
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Strong administrative skills with exceptional organizational abilities
* High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive client and legal information
* Advanced technical skills in Microsoft applications
* Willingness to learn new systems and applications
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 care-giving 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 salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $20-25/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:
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson & Byron. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. 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 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 & Byron, P.A. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Fredrikson & Byron
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan
Jan 28, 2025