Legal Assistant - Finance & Restructuring

4-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Assistant - Finance & Restructuring - Law Firm - Dallas, TX

Summary:

We are seeking a Legal Assistant with at least 4-6 years of experience to join our Finance & Restructuring group in our Dallas office. As a valued team member, you will provide legal administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, with a focus on billing and collections. This is a full-time, on-site position in our Dallas office.

Responsibilities:

- Provide day-to-day administrative legal support to attorneys.
- Assist with billing process for assigned clients and attorneys.
- Communicate with clients, service providers, and employees within the firm.
- Send billing invoices and related correspondence to clients.
- Work with collections department, attorneys, and legal assistants on accounts receivable.
- File paper and electronic documents accurately and promptly.
- Coordinate with other departments and offices on assignments and projects.
- Research and respond to billing inquiries.
- Communicate directly with clients to assist with questions and maximize billing efficiency.
- Communicate with attorneys and billing department on monthly billing status.
- Create and revise client documents, spreadsheets, and forms.
- Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements.
- Provide support and assist other legal assistants as needed.
- Proactively solve problems and provide excellent customer service to attorneys and clients.
- Assist with overflow tasks such as time entry, opening new matters, and maintaining calendars.
- May be requested to perform other duties not mentioned above.

Qualifications:

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- 4-6 years of legal assistant experience, preferably with billing experience.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience with editing, formatting, and comparing legal documents.
- Strong client service and customer service skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Attention to detail and proofreading skills.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable.
- Excellent attendance.
- Ability to work as a team member and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
- Occasional flexibility regarding work hours.

About the Firm:

Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices worldwide. We provide legal counsel to companies in a variety of industries, including banking, energy, healthcare, and technology.

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more. We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Our culture is friendly, cooperative, and welcoming to all individuals. We have received external recognition for our inclusive workplace, including Mansfield Certification Plus, Best Law Firms for Women, and a 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs, as well as for pregnancy or lactation-related needs. If you require an accommodation during the application process or have questions about workplace accommodations, please contact us.

How to Apply:

Please visit the “Careers” section of our website and complete our online application form. We do not 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, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We participate in E-Verify and are not currently accepting submissions from search firms for this position.

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Office Location:
Dallas, TX

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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, domestic partner benefits, paid time off, 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, employee assistance program.

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Legal administrative support, billing and collections, communication, document management, customer service, Microsoft Office, proofreading, organizational skills, teamwork, diversity and inclusion, reasonable accommodations, online application.

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Interested candidates should complete Dorsey's online application form on the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at .

Qualification and Experience High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

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