Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Cleveland, OH seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support multiple attorneys in the commercial litigation practice group. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of legal administrative experience, proficient Microsoft Office skills, and experience with E-filing, timekeeping software and document management systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal administrative support experience.
• Effective communication with attorneys, paralegals and staff.
• Strong Microsoft Office and PDF editing skills.
• Experience with E-filing (federal and state).
• Experience using attorney timekeeping and document systems.
• Excellent writing, grammar and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Team player and independent worker in a fast-paced setting.
• Exposure to litigation is required.

Responsibilities

• File and client management, formatting, proofreading and online filings.
• Time entry, expense reimbursements and travel arrangements.
• Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys.

Skills

Legal support

Communication

MS Office

E-filing

Timekeeping

Document mgmt

Attention to detail

Org skills

Team player

Litigation exposure

Tools

PDF editing

Document mgmt systems

E-filing software

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 a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Cleveland, OH location who will support multiple attorneys in our commercial litigation practice group.

Responsibilities

• File and client management, formatting, proofreading and editing of documents, online filings, time entry, expense reimbursements, travel arrangements, and other administrative support

Requirements

• Solid work history including 3-5 recent years providing legal administrative support, and effectively reporting to multiple attorneys
• 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 attorney 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
• Exposure to Litigation required

Salary

• Up to 70k

Equal Opportunity Employer