Legal Assistant - Trial; Minneapolis, MN

Recruiting Manager at Dorsey & Whitney LLP

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Trial department in our Minneapolis office. As a valued team member, you will provide legal administrative support to multiple timekeepers in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment. Are you a good communicator with a focus on excellent customer service? Do you deftly handle multiple tasks? If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid position based in our downtown Minneapolis office.

• 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 an overview of attorneys’ deadlines; anticipate next steps and implement follow‑up procedures to ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage docket and coordinate with attorneys and paralegals on upcoming dates and deadlines.
• Proofread, edit, format, and draft electronic correspondence, pleadings, discovery, briefs and other memorandum for accuracy to ensure a high‑quality product.
• Draft, format, proofread, redline and/or edit electronic correspondence, pleadings, discovery, briefs, and other memorandum for accuracy to ensure a high‑quality product, from dictation, handwritten, typed, and/or electronic copy.
• File legal documents electronically in both state and federal courts.
• Enter attorneys’ time, ensure accuracy by proofreading, using spellcheck and appropriate task codes to comply with firm policies.
• Assist with the billing process, including distributing monthly proformas, reviewing and editing proformas, and sending invoices and related correspondence to clients.
• Maintain client files, both electronic and hard copy; file electronic documents promptly and accurately in Outlook and document management system.
• Process and route incoming mail and electronic communications upon receipt as well as prepare outgoing mail (including packages for shipment) for prompt delivery.
• Process reimbursement requests, check requests, and vendor invoices.
• Coordinate attorney meetings and appointments, including scheduling conference rooms.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and rental cars.
• Maintain attorney CLE records, including seminar registration and reporting.
• Delegate administrative tasks to Department Administrative Assistants.
• Provide a high level of customer service to attorneys and clients.
• May be requested to perform other duties as requested.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 4 years of related experience, law firm experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer/client service focus and skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and perform well under pressure to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to use good judgment in resolving conflict and working in challenging situations.
  
  Ability to maintain client and firm confidentiality.
• Positive attitude and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to use independent judgment.
• Thorough understanding of legal terminology and procedures pertinent to the practice area.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of local and federal court rules and procedures.
• Experience with Federal and State Court filing systems.

Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic…