Corporate Legal Assistant — Deadline-Driven & Client-Focused

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Travel assistance program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dorsey & Whitney LLP seeks a Legal Assistant to join our Corporate department in Minneapolis. You will provide essential legal administrative support to multiple timekeepers in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Strong communication and multi-tasking skills are essential for success in this role. Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading documents, managing calendars, assisting with closings, time-entry and billing, and maintaining client files and matter openings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 4 years of related experience; law firm experience preferred.
• Experience editing, formatting and comparing lengthy legal documents; able to initiate, draft, edit and finalize correspondence.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficient with Kofax Power PDF.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer/client service focus.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

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 to monitor deadlines and follow up to ensure deadlines are met.
• Create, edit, revise, redline, and proofread documents.
• Assist with closing preparations and binders.
• Create and maintain corporate minute books.
• Enter and verify attorneys’ time; ensure accuracy.
• Assist with billing, including proformas and client invoices.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy client files; file documents promptly.
• Process mail and outgoing shipments; coordinate travel and meetings.

Skills

High school diplom­a or GED

Experience: 4+ years

Editing and proofreading

Microsoft Office proficiency

Kofax Power PDF

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service focus

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kofax Power PDF

Job description

Dorsey & Whitney LLP seeks a Legal Assistant to join our Corporate department in Minneapolis. You will provide essential legal administrative support to multiple timekeepers in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Strong communication and multi-tasking skills are essential for success in this role. Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading documents, managing calendars, assisting with closings, time-entry and billing, and maintaining client files and matter openings.