Legal Administrative Assistant

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

Job Description Summary :

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant to work with our Private Client and Business Litigation practice group in our Indianapolis - 96th Street office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing a full range of legal administrative support to the assignments in a timely and efficient manner. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Job Description : What you would do :

• Assist in the compilation of necessary data and information from clients relating to real property, personal property, and information necessary to prepare trust & estate planning documents
• Prepare initial drafts and make edits as directed to any necessary probate documents
• Assist in obtaining necessary Letters Testamentary or other documents to allow timekeepers to administer estates
• Keep track of critical court and statutory imposed deadlines relating to estate administration and probate
• Assist in the preparation and editing of any necessary documents
• Create, maintain, and properly close client and matter files
• Manage the conflict check process, prepare engagement agreements, and establish necessary financial information to allow for time entry and invoicing
• Enter time on behalf of assignments, process vendor invoices, submit expense reimbursements and coordinate the client billing process
• Assist with state and federal e-filing
• Maintain client files and contact information
• Enter time on behalf of assigned timekeepers, process payment requests, and coordinate the client billing process
• Schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, court hearings and travel arrangements
• Other administrative tasks, as assigned

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Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

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