Legal Assistant

Schechtman Law Office is a small law office in Minnetonka focusing on family law and estate planning.

Small 3 attorney law office with immediate need for a full-time legal assistant. College degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.4+ is required. The ideal candidate is someone who is interested in the law and considering law school. 8 former legal assistants have attended or are currently attending law school, including the University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska, Creighton, University of Denver, Stetson, St. Thomas and William Mitchell. Several have also parlayed their experience into significant academic law school scholarships.  This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to learn, get hands-on experience, and set themselves apart from other law school applicants.  

Our practice focuses primarily on family law with some estate planning and civil litigation. Candidate will assist in all aspects of our law practice, including reception, answering the telephone, meeting with clients, working with Court personnel, calendar/file management, billing/accounting, and legal document drafting, including court pleadings, estate planning documents, and correspondence. Candidate will also assist with hearing and trial preparation and be responsible for building management and tenant relations.

Must be a self-starter, ability to multitask, have excellent writing ability, be highly organized, confident, communicative, and able to work with deadlines. Must be proficient with Word, Excel, and Quicken/QuickBooks. 65+ WPM typing required.

$500 bonus upon 6 months of employment.

Must be able to commit to the job through August 2026.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Our office dog, Luna, comes with the package.