Litigation Practice Support Specialist

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Louisville, KY is seeking a Practice Support Specialist to assist multiple attorneys across corporate, litigation and bankruptcy matters. The role focuses on calendar management, file maintenance and clerical support to the legal team, with exposure to monthly client billing processes.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, exceptional organization, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly organized; team player.
• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading; meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient word processing skills and intermediate MS Office, PDF editing software, and legal software including iManage/FileSite, PowerPoint, and Outlook; a plus.
• Experience using attorney timekeeping and document management systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with basic online resources.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
• Proven success as a positive team player and as an independent worker.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual attorney calendars including scheduling meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements; learn departmental docketing system as necessary.
• Open and maintain client files
• Provide clerical support to the attorneys and paralegals
• Be trained to coordinate the monthly client billing process
• Provide backup overflow assistance to legal administrative assistants as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Tools

iManage/FileSite

PowerPoint

Outlook

MS Word

PDF editing software

Legal timekeeping systems

Document management systems

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 Practice Support Specialist at our Louisville, KY location who will support multiple attorneys in connection with general corporate work, litigation and bankruptcy matters.

Responsibilities

• Help to manage individual attorney calendars which could include scheduling meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements; learn departmental docketing system as necessary
• Open and maintain client files
• Provide clerical support to the attorneys and paralegals
• Be trained to coordinate the monthly client billing process
• Provide backup overflow assistance to legal administrative assistants as needed

Requirements

• Candidates should have strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, be highly organized and possess a desire to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent word processing skills and intermediate-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, .pdf editing software, and related legal software including electronic document management systems iManage/FileSite, PowerPoint, and Outlook a plus
• Experience using attorney timekeeping and document management systems a plus
• Familiarity with basic online resources
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills, and 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
• Other duties as necessary

Equal Opportunity Employer

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