Legal Assistant - Trial; Salt Lake , UT
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Administrative/Clerical
Legal Secretary -
Law/Legal
Legal Secretary
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Trial department in our Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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.
- 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.
- Knowledge and understanding of local and federal court rules and procedures.
- Experience with Federal and State Court filing systems.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Proficient with Kofax Power
PDF. - 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.
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 partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefit package includes comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender‑affirming care, behavioral health and access to virtual providers; dental insurance;
vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with firm…
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