Real Estate Legal Administrative Assistant

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is a premier U.S. law firm with offices nationwide, seeking a skilled legal assistant in Cincinnati. The role focuses on supporting commercial real estate and finance teams with filing, billing, and document workflow.

The ideal candidate will manage calendars, perform time entry and e-filing, and handle travel arrangements while upholding high proofreading standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with commercial real estate and/or finance.
• Loan closing experience is a plus.
• Proficient in calendar management and filing/e-filing tasks.
• Time entry and billing support using Aderant/CMS.
• Strong MS Office skills; excellent writing and proofreading.
• Excellent organization and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment; team player and independent worker.

Responsibilities

• Filing, client management, billing, time entry, formatting, proofreading and editing of documents, travel arrangements, and other legal assistant functions.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and other routine administrative tasks for attorneys.
• Support multiple calendars and overall document management in a legal office.

Skills

Real estate finance

Loan closings

Calendar management

Filing/e-filing

Billing/time entry (Aderant CMS)

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Independent worker

Adaptability

Self-directed

Tools

Aderant CMS

Microsoft Office

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.

Responsibilities

• Filing, client management, billing, time entry, formatting, proofreading and editing of documents, travel arrangements, and other legal assistant functions

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with commercial real estate and/or finance
• Loan closing experience a plus
• Management of multiple calendars
• Filing/e-filing assistance with various county clerk offices
• Time entry and billing support using Aderant/CMS
• Use of various Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven success as a positive team player as well as an independent worker
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and have advanced computer skills

Equal Opportunity Employer