Legal Administrative Assistant - COR/BSR

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de services juridiques de premier plan cherche un Assistant Administratif Juridique pour soutenir plusieurs avocats dans le domaine de la Restructuration de l'Entreprise. Ce rôle implique la gestion de documents juridiques, la coordination des horaires et l'interaction avec les clients, le tout dans un environnement dynamique. Si vous avez plus de 5 ans d'expérience et des compétences techniques solides, nous vous invitons à explorer cette opportunité de carrière enrichissante.

Qualifications

• 5+ ans d'expérience comme assistant administratif juridique.
• Excellentes compétences en dactylographie (65 wpm minimum).
• Compréhension solide du processus juridique, en particulier en droit des faillites.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les audiences, dépôts, conférences, et délais judiciaires.
• Maintenir la communication positive avec les clients et les avocats.
• Préparer et traiter des documents, y compris les dépôts électroniques.

Skills

Communication efficace

Compétences informatiques

Attention aux détails

Gestion du temps

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com .

Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Louisville, KY location who will support multiple attorneys in the area of Business Restructuring.

This position will include traditional legal administrative assistant responsibilities including preparation of detailed agreements, electronic filings, client management, billing, time entry, formatting, proofreading and editing of documents, travel arrangements, and other legal assistant functions. We seek candidates that are self-directed, high energy, and have advanced computer skills. Experience with Bond deals, large transactions, and preparation of closings documents/packages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Docket hearings, depositions, conferences, and court deadlines
• Open new cases (running conflicts, new client-matter intake forms and/or opening or closing files)
• Submit attorney expenses, updating client-matter lists
• Maintain positive contact & communications with clients, attorneys, and staff in dynamic large law firm environment
• Provide typical administrative support functions including knowledge of specialized terminology relevant to the practice area
• Prepare and process documents including electronic filings
• Maintain schedules and calendars for multiple attorneys and tracking of critical dates
• Open new matters including conflict checks
• Entry of data and maintenance with client systems
• Follow up on return of filings
• Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, etc.
• Maintain accurate and current information in case management system/iManage
• Meet client deadlines and adapt to industry changes
• Prepare and format memoranda, correspondence, and various other legal documents
• Ensure timely delivery of outgoing mail, messenger deliveries, overnight deliveries, etc.
• Ensure timely, courteous, and thorough responses to a heavy volume of email correspondence
• Meet weekly time entry deadlines
• Proofread the legal documents as required
• Provide support to attorneys in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal administrative assistant experience
• Solid understanding of the legal process surrounding bankruptcy law preferred
• Experience in bankruptcy court filings (multi-state jurisdictions)
• Experience in litigation court filings in state, federal and appellate courts (multi-state jurisdictions)
• Excellent computer/technical skills and effective communication skills
• Ability to type 65 wpm
• Possess excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Proven success as a positive team player as well as an independent worker
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Highly motivated professional who is enthusiastic about learning the Business Restructuring practice group
• Concrete understanding of Partner level communication styles, expectations, turnaround demands and sense of urgency
• Learns quickly, aptitude for detail oriented projects, and eager to grow with this practice group

Dinsmore & Shohl, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America