Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy and Creditor

Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy & Creditors' Remedies

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Compensation: $48,000 - $91,000 (Depending on experience) + Comprehensive Benefits

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected Minneapolis law firm to identify a Legal Assistant to support a busy Bankruptcy & Creditors' Remedies practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys supporting attorneys in complex matters, and takes pride in providing exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, agreements, and other case-related documents.
• Manage document comparisons, PDF conversions, scanning, and electronic file organization.
• Electronically file documents in state, federal, bankruptcy, and appellate courts nationwide.
• Maintain litigation calendars and docket court deadlines, scheduling orders, hearings, and briefing schedules.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files, pleadings, and supporting documentation.
• Review and finalize attorney time entries and assist with billing and invoice management.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, depositions, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and deliver outstanding client service to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong administrative experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written communication, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and interruptions while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work product.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience supporting a Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, or Litigation practice.
• Prior law firm experience.
• Experience with legal document management and time-entry systems.
• Familiarity with iManage and Intapp software platforms.

Ideal Candidate

• Dependable, professional, and highly organized.
• Thrives under pressure and consistently meets deadlines.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Client-focused with a proactive and service-oriented mindset.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic legal environment.

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $48,000 to $91,000, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $48,000.00 to $91,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.