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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Legal Administrative Assistant - LAB/EMP

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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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 Legal Administrative Assistant in our Cincinnati, OH location who will support multiple attorneys in the Labor & Employment practice groups. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Labor & Employment attorneys.

Responsibilities

Maintain positive contact with clients, attorneys, and staff

Provide typical administrative support functions including knowledge of specialized terminology relevant to the practice area

Manage attorney/paralegal communications

Prepare and process documents – Multiple electronic filings throughout Ohio Courts

Maintain schedules and calendars of multiple attorneys/paralegals

Open all team files

Data entry and maintenance with client systems

Prepare reinstatement/payoff letters

Follow up on return of filings

Prepare overnight packages

Communicate with clients via telephone and websites as needed

Maintain court dockets; preparing Pleadings, Motions, Affidavits, etc.

Maintain accurate and current information in case management system

Meet client deadlines and adapt to industry changes

Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, opposing counsel, court clerks, etc.

Prepare and format memoranda, correspondence, legal advertisements, deeds, assignments, and various other legal documents

Ensure the effective and timely delivery of outgoing mail, messenger deliveries, overnight deliveries, and facsimiles

Field calls from borrowers, clients, and other outside parties in a courteous and effective manner

Ensure timely, courteous, and thorough responses to a heavy volume of email correspondence

Develop and maintain collegial relationships with business associates and clients

Review title reports and recorded documents

Proofread legal documents as required

Provide support to attorneys in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere

Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed

Requirements

5+ years of legal Administrative Assistant experience

Good understanding of the legal process surrounding labor & employment preferred

Excellent technical and communication skills

Ability to type 65 wpm

Attention to detail with top notch proofreading skills

Proven success as a positive team player as well as an independent worker

Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Highly motivated professional who is enthusiastic about the opportunity of learning the labor & employment practice area

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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