Legal Administrative Pro – Corporate & Trial Support

Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Boise, ID is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Corporate and Trial departments. You will provide high-quality administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals in a fast-paced setting.

You will manage calendars, draft and edit correspondence, handle filings, coordinate meetings and travel, assist with the billing process, and maintain client files with a strong client-service mindset.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 4 years of related experience, law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with Federal and State Court filing systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficient with Kofax Power PDF.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and perform well under pressure to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to maintain client and firm confidentiality.
• Work in office 50% of the work week, increasing to at least 80% of the work week starting January 4, 2027.

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; anticipate next steps and follow-up procedures.
• Assist with closing preparations including editing, proofreading, PDF hyperlinks, and preparation of closing binders.
• Perform heavy editing and formatting and create comparisons of lengthy legal documents.
• Initiate, draft, edit and finalize correspondence.
• Create and maintain corporate minute books.
• Draft, proofread, edit, and format electronic correspondence, pleadings, discovery, briefs and other memorandum for accuracy.
• Manage docket and coordinate with attorneys and paralegals on upcoming dates and deadlines.
• File legal documents electronically in both state and federal courts.
• Possess and maintain knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Create, edit, revise, redline, and proofread documents.
• Enter attorneys' time, ensuring accuracy and proper task codes.
• Assist with the billing process, including distributing proformas and sending invoices.
• Maintain client files and manage electronic and hard copy documents.
• Process and route incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.
• Coordinate attorney meetings and travel arrangements.
• Maintain CLE records and seminar registrations.
• Provide high level customer service to attorneys and clients.
• Delegate administrative tasks to Department Administrative Assistants.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kofax Power PDF

Job description

Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Boise, ID is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Corporate and Trial departments. You will provide high-quality administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals in a fast-paced setting.

You will manage calendars, draft and edit correspondence, handle filings, coordinate meetings and travel, assist with the billing process, and maintain client files with a strong client-service mindset.