Litigation Project Assistant

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP•Wheeling, WV

20d•Onsite

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 Project Assistant at our Wheeling, WV location to support multiple attorneys in our litigation practice group.

Requirements

Two years of assistant or paralegal experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to maintain and manage databases and create reports
Highly developed communication skills
Self-starter and comfortable working in a fast-paced team/collaborative environment to problem-solve and implement process improvements
Flexible and adaptive to a dynamic work environment

Responsibilities

Files, delivers and retrieves client documents as needed
Answer questions concerning records and filings
Keep records of materials filed or removed, using logbooks or computers
Add new material to file records, and create new records as necessary
Gathers materials to be filed from departments and employees
Find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from attorneys or paralegals
Place materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes, bins or drawers, according to classification and identification information
Assign and record or stamp identification numbers or codes in order to index materials for filing
Opening of client/matters for the department
Handles billings and time entry for certain attorneys
Handles most of the department maintenance in regards to file storage
Assists the department with large projects, hand deliveries, and miscellaneous requests