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    Legal Assistant - Minneapolis, United States - Dorsey & Whitney LLP

    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP Minneapolis, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Regular, Full time
    Description
    We are seeking a
    Legal Assistant in the Labor & Employment Department in our Minneapolis office.

    As a valued team member, you will provide legal administrative support in a fast-paced environment to attorneys, paralegals, and business professionals.

    Are you a good communicator with a focus on excellent client service? Do you thrive in a dynamic office environment? Do you deftly handle multiple tasks? If so, we would appreciate hearing from you as we build our team.

    This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work environment.


    In this role, you will:



    • Provide legal administrative assistant support to multiple timekeepers which may include partners, associates, and paralegals.
    • Proactively maintain overview of timekeepers' workload and caseload; anticipate next steps and implement followup procedures.
    • Provide support to other secretaries and attorneys as needed; monitor calendar, email, and database management for Senior Partner(s).
    • Prepare, edit and file paper and electronic documents with appropriate courts and agencies and ensure proper procedures are followed and deadlines are met.
    • Maintain timekeepers' calendars of meetings and business trips. Coordinate client/attorney/administrative conferences, meetings, and appointments for timekeepers and clients. Coordinate travel arrangements as necessary.
    • Communicate and work with clients.
    • Perform document production, including creating, revising and editing documents and finalizing format and style in compliance with appropriate requirements.
    • Process and route incoming mail and electronic communications. Prepare documents for mailing, scanning, faxing; manage files and client contact databases.
    • Assist with reviewing daily docket and coordinating with attorneys and paralegals on upcoming dates and deadlines for filings.
    • Assist with billing process, including daily time entry. Prepare accounting documents as required, including check requests, expense and travel reimbursement requests, and trust documents.
    • May be requested to perform other duties not mentioned above.

    What we're looking for:



    • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
    • At least 4 years of legal assistant experience, with experience in Labor & Employment preferred.
    • Knowledge of litigation and trial procedures, including ECF and Odyssey (federal and state) electronic court filing programs.
    • Strong proofreading and organizational skills.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
    • Strong customer service focus and skills.
    • Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks at one time, and perform well in stressful situations.
    • Ability to use good judgment in solving problems and resolving conflict.
    • Excellent attendance.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
    • Required hours are 8:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; some overtime may be required.

    About Dorsey:

    Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

    We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.


    Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan; profit sharing contribution; paid holidays; paid parental leave, paid volunteer day; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 confidential employee assistance program; and more (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria).

    Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

    One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual.

    Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:


    • Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
    • Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
    • 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
    • Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
    • Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

    Reasonable Accommodations:


    Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at


    How to Apply:


    Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

    Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

    Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

    Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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    Office Location:

    Minneapolis, MN
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