Legal Administrative Assistant

Ohnstad Twichell

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West Fargo, ND Until 8/23/2026 First posted May 24, 2025 Last posted May 24, 2025
Job description

Ohnstad Twichell, one of North Dakota's oldest and largest law firms, is seeking full-time Legal Administrative Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity for detail-oriented professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing excellent service to clients.

In this position, you will support attorneys and clients by preparing legal documents, maintaining files, and serving as a professional point of contact for clients. This role involves working closely with attorneys and team members while delivering exceptional service both in person and over the phone.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare drafts for legal documents and correspondence
  • Format, proofread, and finalize legal documents
  • Maintain and organize client files
  • Provide professional customer service to clients
  • Answer and direct phone calls
  • Support attorneys and staff with administrative tasks

What We're Looking For

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently
  • Accurate keyboarding and word processing abilities
  • Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience drafting and reviewing documents
  • Familiarity with legal terminology and legal document preparation
  • If providing a cover letter, please highlight your experience and comfortability with proofreading and formatting documents.

Why Ohnstad Twichell?

  • Competitive compensation
  • Excellent benefits
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Encouragement and support for volunteering and community involvement

Hourly rate starting at $21.80+ per hour, depending on experience.

Learn more about us at www.ohnstadlaw.com

About this role

Summary

Support attorneys with legal documents, client files, and administrative tasks.

Job title

Legal Administrative Assistant

Experience level

none

Industry

law

Location requirements

On-site in West Fargo, ND, no remote work

Salary

Hourly rate starting at $21.80+ per hour, depending on experience

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

proofreadingformatting documentslegal terminologyorganizationcommunication

Preferred skills

drafting and reviewing documentslegal terminologyproofreadingformatting

Specializations

legal documentslegal terminologycustomer service
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

West Fargo, ND, USA

On-site City