Job Description
Legal Administrative Assistant // Vogel Law Firm
Full-time, Onsite // Fargo, ND
Join one of the region’s largest and longest-standing law firms in a professional administrative role supporting attorneys, clients, and meaningful legal work.
Vogel Law Firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Fargo office. This full-time role is a great opportunity for an administrative professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and wants to build or grow a career in the legal field.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted administrative support to attorneys and a professional point of contact for clients in our Fargo office. Experienced legal support professionals will find meaningful work involving legal documents, deadlines, client communication, and case organization, while candidates with strong administrative backgrounds will have the opportunity to learn legal processes and grow into the role with training and support. We will provide legal training to the right candidate; you bring professionalism, sound judgment, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to excellent client service.
What You'll Do
Provide administrative support to attorneys in one or more practice areas by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, and tracking deadlines
Prepare, proofread, revise, format, and file legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, correspondence, and other case-related materials
Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, vendors, and other parties to support timely and accurate information exchange
Use eFiling sites to file court documents across multiple state, federal, and local offices; monitor filing deadlines, track associated fees, and maintain portal accounts to ensure accurate, timely submissions.
Use eRecording platform to record documents with various County Recorder offices.
Organize, maintain, and update electronic and physical files in accordance with firm procedures and confidentiality standards
Assist with attorney billing, invoicing, time entry, expense processing, and related administrative tasks
Conduct basic legal research, gather case information, and help prepare materials as requested
Complete general administrative assignments and special projects to support attorneys, staff, clients, and Fargo office operations
Schedule and Work Location
This is a full-time, onsite position in our Fargo office. Office hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Consistent, reliable attendance is required.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Administrative, office support, customer service, or related professional experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (365), including Word, Excel, Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and confidentially with clients, attorneys, staff, and external contacts
Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills
High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and follow-through
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or bachelor's degree
One or more years of experience as a legal administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or office assistant role in a law firm or professional service setting
Knowledge of legal terminology, legal procedures, court filing processes, or litigation support workflows
Experience with legal research tools, document management systems, billing software, or electronic filing systems
Physical Requirements
This role requires prolonged sitting, use of a computer, occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.), and the ability to communicate clearly in person and over the phone. Reasonable accommodation will be provided.
About Vogel Law Firm
Vogel Law is one of the largest law firms in North Dakota, with offices in Fargo, Bismarck, and Moorhead. For more than 140 years, we have provided exceptional legal services to clients across a wide range of practice areas, including business law, family law, real estate, and civil and criminal litigation.
Benefits
Our benefits go beyond the basics, with some being fully or partially employer-paid, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care account options
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Retirement plans (401k and profit-sharing plan)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off (PTO), summer hours, and paid holidays, plus one (1) floating holiday
Application Process
If you are organized, detail-oriented, and ready to build or grow your career in a professional legal environment, we encourage you to apply!
To apply, please submit your resume. Resumes will be reviewed as received.
The hiring process may include: resume review, application and assessment submission, phone screen, 1-2 in-person interviews, and background check.
We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.
For more information about this position, please contact Samantha at (701) 356-6335 or hrvogel@vogellaw.com.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Statement
Vogel Law Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Firm has facilities.
If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at hrvogel@vogellaw.com.