Legal Administrative Assistant

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 at our San Diego, CA location who will support multiple attorneys in the Labor & Employment practice groups at our Los Angeles office. 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 Salary • Up to 90k Equal Opportunity Employer