Corporate Legal Assistant: Client-Focused & Detail-Oriented

Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Corporate department. You will provide legal administrative support to multiple timekeepers in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, handling calendars, document drafting, and correspondence.

This role requires at least 4 years of related experience, strong editing and MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of related experience; law firm experience preferred.
• Experience editing, formatting, and comparing lengthy legal documents; capable of drafting and finalizing correspondence.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; proficient with Kofax Power PDF.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication; strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain client and firm confidentiality; good judgment in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support to attorneys, serving as a liaison for clients.
• Initiate client/matter openings, including conflicts checks and engagement letters.
• Review calendars and manage deadlines; follow up on next steps to ensure deadlines are met.
• Create, edit, revise, redline, and proofread documents.
• Assist with closing preparations including editing, PDF hyperlinks, and closing binders.
• Create and maintain corporate minute books.
• Enter time, ensure accuracy, and code tasks per firm policies.
• Assist with billing, including proformas and invoices to clients.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy client files; manage electronic filing.
• Process mail and shipments; prepare outgoing mail.
• Process reimbursement and vendor invoices.
• Coordinate attorney meetings, travel arrangements, and CLE records.
• Delegate tasks to Department Administrative Assistants; provide high-level customer service.
• May perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Customer service focus

Multitasking

Judgment and conflict resolution

Confidentiality

Team player

Analytical problem-solving

Legal terminology knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kofax Power PDF

Job description

Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Corporate department. You will provide legal administrative support to multiple timekeepers in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, handling calendars, document drafting, and correspondence.

This role requires at least 4 years of related experience, strong editing and MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.