Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our San Diego, CA or Troy, MI location who will support multiple attorneys in the areas of Business Restructuring and Commercial Litigation. We are willing to train the right person for the position who meets the requirements listed below.

Responsibilities

• Review, comprehend and implement Federal and Local Rules of Court
• Organize and maintain electronic documents and files in a timely manner
• Prepare template shell documents, revise and finalize with particular attention to formatting and proofreading of documents
• Online e-filing of Court and other documents
• Expense reimbursement processing
• Travel arrangements and other administrative support, providing backup as needed
• Open new files, request conflict of interest checks and manage client engagement
• Track deadlines, maintain and monitor calendaring system for attorneys

Requirements

• Determined work ethic and commitment
• Intermediate to advanced-level use of Microsoft Office Suite software and .pdf editing software; advanced level use of Microsoft Word Including Table of Contents and Authorities
• Excellent writing, grammar and proofreading skills with 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, high energy, and have advanced computer skills.
• Solid work history providing administrative support, and effectively reporting to multiple attorneys/supervisors
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of the bankruptcy process preferred
• Understanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedure preferred
• Experience with Bestcase & QuickBooks preferred
• Experience drafting pleadings; Drafting & filing proof of claims preferred
• Exposure to Litigation law in California for 3 years or more preferred
• Experience with E-filing (federal and state) preferred
• Experience using document management systems (iManage, a plus)