Legal Assistant

Overview

Position is located in Fargo, ND.

This role supports attorneys and senior leaders through administrative, research, and governance assistance. The position helps safeguard confidential and business-sensitive information while supporting the organization’s legal and regulatory compliance objectives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

As a condition of employment, physical work location must be in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end contract process, including origination, review, processing, workflow, and execution of contracts, agreements, and similar documents across the enterprise.
• Draft, review, edit, and comment on contracts prior to final attorney review and signoff.
• Perform legal research and support internal attorneys on contract or legal issues as requested.
• Maintain record-keeping and retention for contracts and supporting materials; manage the overall contract repository and related files.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of the e-discovery lifecycle, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, and production of Electronically Stored Information (ESI).
• Support litigation and regulatory matters by organizing case files, managing document review, preparing discovery responses, and responding to subpoenas.
• Support corporate governance activities, including preparation for board and committee meetings and managing corporate registrations.
• Organize and control workflow and information to support executive objectives while ensuring administrative tasks are completed effectively and efficiently.
• Compose, review, and proofread interoffice communications, presentations, contracts, letters, memoranda, agenda items, and other materials.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle confidential and sensitive material with discretion.
• Manage special projects through completion and participate in cross-functional teams.
• Provide guidance and advice on administrative matters to executives, management, or other staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience in a legal support role in a law firm or within a corporate legal department
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment
• Proactive monitoring of processes to support timely and efficient task completion
• Ability to recognize potential concerns early and communicate them to the appropriate team member for prompt resolution or completion
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal or Legal Studies, Business Administration or Healthcare Administration
• 5 years’ experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or contract administrator
• Experience in a government contractor and/or healthcare environment
• Familiarity with federal and state regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency in e-discovery tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, eDiscovery, Relativity)
• Strong understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Manual (EDRM)
• Familiarity with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, data privacy laws, and litigation procedures

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $26.53 – $33.16 / hourly (base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors)
• Other Compensation: Incentive Plan & Lifestyle Benefit

Total Rewards Package includes:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k and Company Match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Increasing PTO Accrual Plan
• Medical/Parental/Disability Leave
• Workers Compensation
• Retiree Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial and Health Wellness Benefits
• Casual Dress
• Open Office Setting
• Online Learning System

Location & Application Deadline

• Location: Fargo, ND
• This job will be closed 9/14/2026 at 8:00AM CST. No further applications will be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, consistent with 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).