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Legal Talent Coordinator (Minneapolis, MN; Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA) (#4089)
 Dorsey & Whitney LLP | |
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
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 United States, Washington, Seattle | |
 Jul 08, 2026 | |
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Dorsey is seeking a
Legal Talent Coordinator to join our Legal Talent Management (LTM) team in the Human Resources department. In this key role, you will support attorney evaluations, onboarding, partnership promotions, compensation cycles, and status changes, helping our team execute high-stakes, confidential work with precision. You will manage calendars and trackers, prepare materials, ensure data integrity, and communicate clearly across all levels of the organization. Do you thrive on structure, accuracy, sound judgment, collaborative problemsolving, and high-impact work? This is a growth-oriented role on a small, close-knit team: you'll start with structured, guided work and take on increasing scope and responsibility as you build expertise. If you're looking to build a career in HR or legal operations, we encourage you to apply.
In this role, you will: - Support attorney evaluation cycles: schedule meetings, maintain calendars and task lists, prepare materials, send communications, capture action items, and keep trackers current. - Administer associate onboarding program: manage rosters and set up in the mentoring platform, coordinate logistics, send routine emails, and monitor participation, proactively escalating issues. - Provide partnership promotions logistics support: track key dates, draft announcements, and coordinate related checklists and materials. - Assist with compensation-cycle administration: schedule meetings, update trackers, prepare communications, and ensure records are complete and properly filed. - Process attorney status changes/terminations: prepare forms and notices, route approvals, update the HRIS system and trackers, and maintain accurate records; escalate policy questions as appropriate. - Maintain LTM documentation and shared resources; prepare slides, talking points, and recurring reports; respond to shared inbox inquiries with professionalism and timely follow-through. - 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 2 years of related administrative experience in a professional office environment. - Strong written and oral communication skills, with confidence engaging colleagues at all levels. - Sound judgment: able to work independently, knowing when to decide versus when to escalate. - Strong attention to detail; ability to organize and maintain accurate records. - Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines under pressure while maintaining strict confidentiality. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); working familiarity with tracking spreadsheets and HRIS updates. Preferred: - Bachelor's degree. - Experience in Human Resources, law firms, and/or professional services. - Desire to grow into greater responsibility. - Experience with Smartsheet and UKG; experience with mentoring/onboarding platforms, such as Together. About Dorsey: 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 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.) 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. The pay range for this position in Minnesota only is $26.83 to $34.72 per hour. The pay range for this position in Seattle only is $29.73 to $38.47 per hour. This range represents Dorsey's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated. Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through July 15, 2026. Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening. #LI-TC1 #LI-Hybrid Office Location: Minneapolis, MN Phoenix, AZ Salt Lake City, UT Seattle, WA | |