Legal Assistant - Finance & Restructuring​/Corporate ; Dallas, TX

Overview

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Finance & Restructuring/Corporate groups in our Dallas office. As a valued team member, you will provide legal administrative support in a fast-paced environment to attorneys and paralegals. This is a hybrid position with a requirement to be in the office at least four days each week after an initial training period.

• 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.
• Create, edit, revise, redline, and/or proofread documents.
• 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, and 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.
• Perform prompt and accurate filing of documents (electronic and hard copy).
• May be requested to perform other duties as requested.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 6 years of related experience, law firm experience preferred.
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer/client service focus and skills.
• Experience with heavy editing, formatting and comparing lengthy legal documents; capable of initiating, drafting, editing and finalizing correspondence.
• Strong client service focus and skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a highly demanding environment with tight time frames and prioritize accordingly.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Excellent word processing and organizational skills.
• Ability to use good judgment in resolving conflicts 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 contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to…