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
Skills Required
- Three to five recent years providing legal administrative support
- Effective communication with attorneys, paralegals, assistants, and other staff
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PDF editing software, and related legal software
- Experience with federal and state e-filing
- Experience using timekeeping software and document management systems
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
- Ability to work effectively as both a team member and independently
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Prior exposure to litigation
What We Do
Dinsmore is a national law firm serving businesses and other clients through practical legal insight, collaborative partnership, and results-focused counsel. Founded in Cincinnati, the firm has grown from its 1908 origins into a nationwide practice with more than 750 attorneys across over 30 offices. Its services include labor and employment and other legal practices, with a client-focused approach to helping organizations move forward.
