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Dorsey & Whitney LLP Hiring for Legal Assistant – Real Estate at Minneapolis, MN Full Time
Job Description
We are seeking a Legal Assistant in our Real Estate department for 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.
– Perform document production, including creating, revising and editing documents, and finalizing format and style in compliance with appropriate requirements.
– Prepare documents for mailing, emailing, scanning, and faxing.
– Manage files and client contact databases, using strong organizational skills.
– Perform prompt and accurate filing of documents (electronic and hard copy); creation of closing books; creating signature packets for closings.
– Responsible for billing process and other administrative tasks, including client contact.
– Registration and maintenance of attorney’s CLE and memberships.
– Assist other team members with coverage and overflow.
– May be requested to perform other duties not listed above.
What we’re looking for:
– High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
– At least 4 years of legal administrative assistant experience.
– Strong aptitude for technology including database management.
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat, including redactions.
– Ability to exercise good judgement in solving problems, resolving conflict, and maintaining confidential information.
– Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
– Strong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented attitude.
– Ability to work well in a team environment.
– Strong written and verbal communication skills including proper spelling and grammar.
– Ability to effectively communicate and interact with others in a courteous and professional manner with all levels of personnel.
– Strong customer service focus and skills.
– Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and perform well in stressful situations.
– Flexibility with schedule (overtime may be required).
– Excellent attendance.
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 612-492-5178.
How to Apply:
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs 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
