What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant position at Dinsmore \u0026 Shohl LLP?
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Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Indianapolis, IN location to support multiple attorneys/paralegals in connection with commercial litigation.
Responsibilities
- File and client management, formatting, proofreading and editing of documents, electronic filings, time entry, expense reimbursements, travel arrangements, and other administrative support
Requirements
- Solid work history including 3-5 recent years providing legal administrative support in the area of litigation required
- Effectively reporting to multiple attorneys
- Exposure to the following practice areas or a desire and ability to learn these areas is necessary: Environmental, Workers’ Compensation, Commercial Litigation, and TORT
- 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 attorney 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
- We seek candidates that are self-directed, high energy, and have advanced computer skills
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