Legal Assistant, Tax & Estates – Client Liaison

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

Job summary

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Minneapolis office in the Tax, Trusts, and Estates department. You will provide high‑quality administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and professionals in a fast‑paced setting, acting as a client liaison and ensuring deadlines are met.

You will also draft and edit documents, manage billing, maintain files, coordinate meetings and travel, and support firm confidentiality and client service standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• At least 4 years of related experience; law firm experience preferred.
• 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 and skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Good judgment in resolving conflicts and handling challenging situations.
• Maintain client and firm confidentiality.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Understand legal terminology and procedures relevant to practice area.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support to attorneys; act as liaison for clients.
• Open client/matter files, perform conflicts checks and prepare engagement letters.
• Monitor calendars; track deadlines and follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Create, edit, revise, redline, and proofread documents.
• Enter time, ensure accuracy, and code tasks per firm policies.
• Assist with billing: proformas, invoicing, and client communications.
• Maintain electronic and physical client files; manage document storage.
• Handle mail and electronic communications; prepare outgoing shipments.
• Process reimbursements, check requests, and vendor invoices.
• Coordinate attorney meetings, include conference rooms and schedules.
• Arrange travel: flights, hotels, car rentals.
• Maintain CLE records and seminar registrations.

Skills

Advanced MS Office

Kofax Power PDF

Oral & written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Judgment under pressure

Confidentiality

Team player

Independent work

Analytical/problem solving

Legal terminology knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kofax Power PDF

Job description

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Minneapolis office in the Tax, Trusts, and Estates department. You will provide high‑quality administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and professionals in a fast‑paced setting, acting as a client liaison and ensuring deadlines are met.

You will also draft and edit documents, manage billing, maintain files, coordinate meetings and travel, and support firm confidentiality and client service standards.