Healthcare Transactions Legal Assistant

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

Job summary

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our Health Transactions and Regulatory team with transactional and regulatory matters, including corporate formations, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and healthcare operations workflows.

You will manage calendars, draft and proofread documents, assist with billing, maintain client files, and coordinate meetings and travel. The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and client service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Legal admin experience preferred, especially in a law firm.
• Strong MS Office skills and PDF editing proficiency.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Solid organizational abilities and multitasking.
• Customer service orientation for clients and attorneys.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure.
• Good judgment in resolving conflicts and maintaining professionalism.
• Commitment to client and firm confidentiality.
• Team player with independent work capability.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
• Flexibility to work 50% of the week, increasing over time.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support to attorneys, serving as a liaison for clients.
• Initiate client/matter openings, including conflicts checks, and engagement letters.
• Proactively review calendars to maintain deadlines and follow up.
• Create, edit, revise, redline, and proofread documents.
• Enter attorneys' time and ensure accuracy with proofreading.
• Assist with billing, including proformas and invoicing to clients.
• Maintain electronic and hard copy client files in Outlook and DMS.
• Process and route mail and prepare outgoing shipments.
• Process reimbursement requests, check requests, and vendor invoices.
• Coordinate attorney meetings and conference room scheduling.
• Arrange travel including flights, hotels, and rental cars.
• Maintain CLE records and seminar reporting.
• Provide high-level customer service to attorneys and clients.
• Delegate tasks to Department Administrative Assistants.
• May perform other duties as requested.

Skills

High School diploma

Legal experience

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multitasking under pressure

Judgment and conflict resolution

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Legal terminology

Office hours flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kofax Power PDF

Outlook

Job description

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our Health Transactions and Regulatory team with transactional and regulatory matters, including corporate formations, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and healthcare operations workflows.

You will manage calendars, draft and proofread documents, assist with billing, maintain client files, and coordinate meetings and travel. The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and client service in a fast-paced environment.