Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Dinsmore & Shohl; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore in Lexington, KY seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support multiple attorneys and paralegals in the Commercial Litigation group. You will handle file management, document formatting, proofreading, online filings, time entry, reimbursements, and travel arrangements.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of legal support, strong writing and proofreading skills, advanced MS Office and PDF editing, e-filing experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal administrative support experience.
• Strong writing, grammar and proofreading skills.
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office and PDF editing.
• Experience with E-filing (federal and state) and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• File management, formatting, proofreading and editing of documents, online filings, time entry, expense reimbursements, travel arrangements, and other administrative support.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to maintain organization and efficiency.

Skills

Legal administrative support

Microsoft Office Suite

E-filing

Timekeeping software

Document management systems

Job description

Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Lexington, KY location who will support multiple attorneys and/or paralegals 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. We seek candidates that are self-directed, high energy, and have advanced computer skills

Requirements

• Solid work history including 3-5 recent years providing legal administrative support
• 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
• Prior exposure to litigation preferred