Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP's Lexington, KY office seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support multiple attorneys and paralegals in Commercial Litigation. Responsibilities include file and client management, formatting, proofreading, online filings, time entry, travel and reimbursements, and general admin tasks.

Requirements include 3–5 years of legal admin support, strong writing and organization, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF editing, and legal software.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of legal administrative support experience.
• Effective communication with attorneys, paralegals and staff.
• Proficient in MS Office, PDF editing, and legal software.
• Experience with E-filing (federal and state).
• Experience using timekeeping systems.
• Strong writing, proofreading and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• File and client management, formatting, proofreading and editing of documents.
• Online filings and time entry.
• Expense reimbursements and travel arrangements.
• Provide administrative support with high energy and strong computer skills.

Skills

Legal admin support

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PDF editing software

Legal 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 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

Equal Opportunity Employer