Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant in Boston, MA to support multiple attorneys in Commercial Litigation. The role emphasizes file management, document editing, e-filing, and travel coordination for a fast-paced legal team.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of litigation admin experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and strong organizational abilities to manage deadlines and multiple tasks across a busy office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years providing administrative support in litigation.
• Experience with federal/state E-filing and timekeeping.
• Excellent writing, grammar and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, paralegals and staff.

Responsibilities

• File and client management, formatting, proofreading and editing documents, E-filing, time entry, billing, expense reimbursements, travel arrangements, and other administrative support

Skills

Litigation admin experience

Writing & proofreading

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Communication with attorneys

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PDF editing software

Legal software

Timekeeping software

Document management systems

Job description

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

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 Boston, MA location who will support multiple attorneys in the area of Commercial Litigation.

Responsibilities

• File and client management, formatting, proofreading and editing documents, E-filing, time entry, billing, expense reimbursements, travel arrangements, and other administrative support

Requirements

• Solid work history including 3-5 recent years providing administrative support in the litigation practice area
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff including attorneys, paralegals and other assistants throughout the Firm
• Intermediate to advanced-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, .pdf editing software, and related legal software
• Experience with E-filing (federal and state)
• Experience using timekeeping software and document management systems
• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills, with a keen ability to multi-task
• Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Equal Opportunity Employer