The law firm of Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, P.A. offers a professional and collegial working environment. With offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Hudson, Wisconsin, Arthur Chapman serves clients throughout the Midwest and around the country in a variety of practice areas, including: Appellate LitigationAutomobile LawBusiness LitigationCommercial Real EstateCommercial TransportationConstruction LawEmployment LawFire LitigationGeneral LiabilityInsurance CoverageInsurance FraudLiquor LiabilityPremises LiabilityProduct LiabilityProfessional LiabilityRailroad LiabilitySubrogation, and Workers Compensation.

Current Openings
Current Openings

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Litigation


Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala P.A. is seeking an experienced litigation legal administrative assistant to support busy attorneys practicing in a variety of areas that includes: primarily construction law, general liability and personal injury.

In our fast-paced, high-energy environment, your responsibilities will include preparing and editing legal documents, general correspondence, District, Federal Court e-filings, maintaining files, significant calendaring, scheduling meetings and mediations, managing travel arrangements, transcription and more. 

We are open to hybrid working arrangements and flexible schedules. LAAs are supported and work within a team environment. Our qualifications include:

  • Strong demonstrated knowledge of litigation
  • Substantive experience of electronic federal and state court filings, rules, processes and procedures
  • Outstanding proofreading, grammar, and organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining a positive attitude
  • Ability to work independently but well within a team environment, prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and perform well in stressful situations under typical tight deadlines

If you feel you meet these qualifications and want to join our collaborative team, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: 

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala P.A. 
Human Resources
Recruiting@ArthurChapman.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

OS SUPERVISOR / HR ADMIN / IT SUPPORT
Office Services Supervisor

The Office Services Supervisor oversees and assists employees with day-to-day operations providing support to all teams within the firm. This includes but not limited to administration, facilities, supplies, hospitality, reception and mailroom duties.

  • Supervise office services staff and oversees the day-to-day workflow of the department
  • Manages equipment and facilities of these areas
  • Serves as backup for office functions including answering, screening, and directing phone calls; managing mail; and printing or copying documents
  • Manages the firm records management systems and procedures
  • Manages assignment of all physical file space
  • Orders and maintains physical library materials (handbooks, periodicals, subscriptions, etc.); works with the firm’s attorney librarian when necessary 
  • Manage and comply with the firm’s closed file destruction policy
  • Assist with internal office related moves and new hires: setup of desk, computer equipment, etc.

Human Resources Admin
The Human Resources Admin assists with the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties of the firm by providing support to the Director of Human Resources and the Executive Director, responsibilities may include:

  • Coordination of Legal Administrative Assistant’s workflow
  • Back up for Payroll / Benefit Administration
  • Distribute and collect staff performance and self-evaluation forms
  • Facilitation and participation of firm-wide annual events (holiday luncheon, winter party, administrative professionals week, paralegal / LAA summer outings, United Way and Second Harvest campaigns)
  • Track staff weekly time records and PTO
  • Generate and maintain new hire and termination checklists
  • Applicant tracking and preparation of appropriate application rejection letters
  • Coordinate flu shot clinic and CPR training
  • Assist with scheduling of all firm related meetings including: SH and attys meetings including scheduling and venue related tasks, LRP meetings, touch base meetings, best practice meetings, ProLaw team meetings, etc.
  • Maintain notaries
  • Special projects as assigned
  • Maintain high level of confidentiality

IT Support

  • On-site support for general needs such as technology set up in conference rooms; including video conferences
  • Assists users who have questions and providing general IT related support to the team
  • Escalating advanced inquiries to appropriate IT personnel

Job Requirements

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Excel and Word
  • Prior supervisor experience beneficial but not required
  • Primary work location: onsite Minneapolis office
  • Ability to sit and type for two to three hours at a time
  • Light lifting (approximately 20 pounds) on occasion

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
Attn: Human Resources
recruiting@ArthurChapman.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Commercial Transportation / General Liability / Auto

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is a 50+ attorney law firm seeking an attorney with at least two years of commercial transportation, general liability, and/or auto litigation experience to join our growing practice. Candidates should have excellent research and writing skills and possess a strong attention to detail. A strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere are necessary. The position is ideal for an attorney who is seeking interesting and challenging work, flexible work options, and partnership track opportunity. We support a hybrid work environment. Arthur Chapman offers a competitive compensation package that is commensurate with experience, along with a competitive benefits package. We are motivated to attract and recruit talented and diverse attorneys.

If you are interested in pursuing your legal career in our collegial, diverse and team-oriented environment, please submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample(s), and salary expectation in confidence to:


Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
Attn: Human Resources
Recruiting@ArthurChapman.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

ATTORNEY
Workers’ Compensation

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is a mid-sized law firm seeking an attorney to join our busy Workers’ Compensation Practice Group. We are a team-oriented firm committed to providing our clients with superior legal services. Candidates must be currently licensed in Minnesota. Candidates must also possess a strong work ethic with excellent communication and writing skills. Candidates with two to three plus years of workers’ compensation experience preferred. Our firm offers a competitive compensation/benefits package and is dedicated to creating a collegial, diverse workplace. Salary is commensurate with experience. If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary expectations in confidence to:

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala P.A.
Director of Administration
Recruiting@ArthurChapman.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

COLLEGIAL
Everyone at Arthur Chapman has made a conscious decision to be here. There are other places where we could work, but we choose to work here because of the atmosphere, the culture, and the people. We value the sense of camaraderie and teamwork that abounds at this firm and count our colleagues as friends.

COLLABORATIVE
Arthur Chapman recognizes that we are stronger as a whole when everyone shares their individual strengths, skills, and knowledge. The firm respects, supports, and believes in each employee and appreciates that we are all vital collaborators and contributors to the overall success of the firm.

EMPOWERED
The culture at Arthur Chapman encourages and expects everyone to work at their highest level. The firm strives to provide the necessary flexibility, structure, and support that will allow every employee to flourish. Individual strengths, talents, and contributions are acknowledged and rewarded accordingly.

BENEFITS
Along with our collegial, collaborative, and empowered work environment, including the flexibility to strive for work/life balance, we offer a highly competitive benefits package that includes:

Medical Insurance 
Healthcare Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Insurance 
Short-Term Disability Insurance 
Long-Term Disability Insurance 
Life Insurance 
401(k)/Profit Sharing 
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave