New 
Legal Administration Assistant - Immigration - Minneapolis, MN
 Fredrikson & Byron | |
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis | |
| 200 South 6th Street (Show on map) | |
 Mar 27, 2026 | |
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Who We Are:
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Overview: We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in our Immigration Department. The position involves working in a fast-paced and high-volume work environment assisting immigrants navigate the US immigration system. Key Responsibilities Include: Providing legal administrative support to immigration attorneys and paralegals; answering phones and liaising with clients; responsible for heavy scheduling of both internal and external meetings; entering data to, including docketing and other case related deadlines, and running reports from our Immigration case management system; keeping client records organized using department naming conventions and firm approved case management systems; entering critical information into multiple systems; finalizing detailed submissions to be sent to the Immigration Service; timely preparing expense reimbursements and processing invoice for payments; ability to learn and work with advanced AI-enabled technology programs to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. Our Ideal Candidates Will Have: Candidates must be detail-oriented, have ability to work in fast-paced work environment, excellent technical and administrative skills, have cross-cultural communication skills, ability to collaborate and work in a team and process-oriented environment, and possess a strong interest in working with all types of immigrants (from highly educated professionals, investors, and international artists to skilled workers and refugees.) Advanced skills in Microsoft 2010 Suite, particularly Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint; excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills, and high attention to detail are required. 1 - 2 years' experience and/or BA degree preferred but not required. 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 caregiving 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 estimated starting pay range is $24 - $39/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: 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. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. 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 is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws. We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position; please apply directly through our careers page. | |