Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Troy, MI location who will support multiple attorneys in the commercial litigation practice group.
Responsibilities
Provide advanced administrative support functions including knowledge of specialized terminology relevant to state and federal court litigation
Manage attorney/paralegal communications
Prepare and process electronic filings throughout state and federal courts across the country
Maintain schedules, calendars and matters of multiple attorneys/paralegals
Communicate with clients via telephone and websites as needed
Prepare, format and proofread memoranda, correspondence, discovery responses, motions, briefs and various other legal documents
Maintain accurate and current information in case management system
Meet client deadlines and adapt to industry changes
Ensure the effective and timely delivery of outgoing mail, messenger deliveries, overnight deliveries, and facsimiles
Manage 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
Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, opposing counsel, court clerks, etc.
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
Thorough understanding of the legal process surrounding commercial litigation preferred
Excellent technical and communication skills
Attention to detail with excellent 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