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Receptionist/Client Services Coordinator

We are seeking aReceptionist/Client Services Coordinatorfor our Minneapolis office. In this role, you will be a first point of contact for many of our clients and visitors as you provide a warm, professional welcome in our main reception/client services area. In addition to serving at the main reception desk, you will direct callers and inquiries to the appropriate department or individual at the Firm. Do you excel at providing excellent customer service? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced professional environment? If so, we would appreciate hearing from you. The work hours for this position are 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday in our Minneapolis office.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Answer phones and direct callers.

• Greet clients, customers, and visitors in our reception area.

• Page personnel as requested through paging system.

• Schedule conference rooms and visiting attorney offices.

• Manage parking validations for clients and visitors.

• Place flower orders for the Firm.

• Maintain a clean and uncluttered work area, ensuring that sensitive materials and valuable items are secure.

• Provide additional administrative support to legal assistants, attorneys, marketing, and administration, including typing, proofing, preparing mailings, nametags, and expense reimbursements. May also include perform other administrative duties.

• Compose documents and emails as directed, ensuring document integrity by producing virtually error-free documents without supervision.

• Keep supervisor informed of activities and of any significant problems.

• May perform other duties not listed above.

What we’re looking for:

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

• At least 1 year of administrative or receptionist experience.

• Accurate typing skills of 40 w.p.m.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, with all levels of personnel both external and internal.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently, be proactive, take appropriate initiative, and adhere to deadlines.

• Ability to work in and add value to a team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to focus on priorities and successfully perform job duties under stressful circumstances, including maintaining a calm demeanor.

• Understanding of the firm’s business and services being provided.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

• Previous receptionist experience in a law firm or professional services organization.

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 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 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (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 menopause, 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