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Legal Administrative Assistant - LIT/CML

Dinsmore Inc
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

With over 725 lawyers in 31 offices across the U.S., Dinsmore is committed to maintaining and developing a strong market profile. This is both to facilitate an understanding of the firm's capabilities by current and prospective clients, and to support the recruitment of talented attorneys and business professionals.

Dinsmore is seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant at our downtown Pittsburgh location.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.

The ideal candidate will assist attorneys in all aspects of litigation, including client communications, case management, and trial preparation. This role requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys in managing litigation cases from inception through resolution
  • Maintain and organize case files, documents, and correspondence
  • Monitor case deadlines and court schedules
  • Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings
  • Conduct legal research
  • Prepare and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and trial exhibits
  • Assist with e-filing of court documents in state and federal courts
  • Organize and maintain evidence, exhibits, and witness lists
  • Prepare trial binders and assist attorneys during trial proceedings
  • Communicate with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel
  • Provide general administrative support, including managing calendars and correspondence

Requirements

  • 5 years of experience as a litigation assistant or paralegal in a law firm or legal department.
  • Strong understanding of litigation processes, court rules, and legal procedures.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management software (iManage)
  • Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail with top notch proofreading skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
  • Possess comfort level with working in a high volume practice
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
  • Proficiency in and legal document management systems
  • Experience with electronic discovery and trial preparation software
  • Proven success as a positive team player as well as an independent worker
  • Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

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  • Pay Type Hourly
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