Dorsey is seeking a Paralegal to join our Finance & Restructuring team in our Salt Lake City or Phoenix office. In this role, you'll be an essential member of Dorsey's client service teams, working both independently and alongside attorneys and clients on an array of substantive client matters. If you're highly organized, committed to exceptional client service, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

Assemble closing books.

Order UCC/lien searches and prepare summaries of results.

Prepare and file UCC financing statements on subject entities.

Prepare simple bankruptcy and other documents.

Draft correspondence of a limited nature.

Obtain documents from state agencies.

Maintain files, assemble information and prepare materials for attorney.

May be requested to perform other duties not listed above.

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree or completion of a paralegal program.

At least one (1) year of related experience.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Analytical ability, very good attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Ability to work in office 50% of the work week, increasing to at least 80% of the work week (at least four days per work week) starting January 4, 2027.

Preferred:

A general knowledge of the loan process and some basic knowledge of bankruptcy.

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.

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.

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.

Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through October 30, 2026.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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