Legal Administrative Assistant
About The Position
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 Troy, MI location who will support multiple attorneys in the Labor & Employment practice groups.
Requirements
- 5+ years of Legal Administrative Assistant experience
- Thorough understanding of the legal process surrounding labor & employment 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
Responsibilities
- Provide typical administrative support functions including knowledge of specialized terminology relevant to the practice area
- Manage attorney/paralegal communications
- Prepare and process electronic filings throughout Michigan Courts
- Maintain schedules and calendars of multiple attorneys/paralegals
- Communicate with clients via telephone and websites as needed
- Maintain court dockets
- Prepare, format and proofread memoranda, correspondence, legal advertisements, deeds, assignments, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
