Legal Administrative Assistants

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support multiple attorneys within our litigation practice group. The role involves drafting correspondence, filing pleadings, scheduling depositions, and maintaining calendars and files.

Qualified candidates have at least three years in litigation support, strong knowledge of court rules, and proficiency with MS Office. The position requires independent, high-energy, team-oriented professionals in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of litigation support experience.
• Working knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures.
• Strong filing / e-filing experience in State and Federal courts, ECF and PACER.
• Ability to create/work with Table of Authorities and Table of Contents.
• Experience using attorney timekeeping software and document management systems.
• Experience and proficiency using MS Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-directed, high energy, and good team player.

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence, editing and filing pleadings with state and federal courts, scheduling depositions, maintaining attorney calendars and files, making travel arrangements, creating and maintaining accurate expense reports and time entry, reviewing and editing of pre-bills, and other administrative duties.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Time management

Attention to detail

Writing and proofreading

Independent worker

Team player

High energy

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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 Legal Administrative Assistants at our Los Angeles, CA location who will support multiple attorneys within our litigation practice group.

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence, editing and filing pleadings with state and federal courts, scheduling depositions, maintaining attorney calendars and files, making travel arrangements, creating and maintaining accurate expense reports and time entry, reviewing and editing of pre-bills, and other administrative duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience with litigation support
• Working knowledge and understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures
• Strong filing / e-filing experience in State and Federal courts, ECF and Pacer
• Ability to create/work with Table of Authorities and Table of Contents
• Experience using attorney timekeeping software and document management systems
• Experience and proficiency using MS Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• We seek candidates that are self-directed, have high energy, and have advanced computer skills
• Up to 98k

Equal Opportunity Employer