Litigation Practice Support Specialist

Job details

Location
Indianapolis, IN

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 Practice Support Specialist at our Indianapolis, IN location to support attorneys/paralegals in our litigation practice group.

Responsibilities

  • Enter attorney time, as needed, to meet deadlines
  • Assist attorneys and legal administrative assistants in client inquiries
  • Assist partners in editing and finalizing bills
  • Participate in accounts receivable collection efforts
  • Assist team with projects, such as reviewing for accuracy official documents received for client matters and logging information from those documents in our information and document management system
  • Maintain telephone, email and personal contact with clients, attorneys, and staff
  • Observe confidentiality in all Firm and client matters
  • Provide backup overflow assistance to legal secretaries as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of accounting functions
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel and Word
  • Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
  • Experience using attorney timekeeping and document management systems a plus
  • Law firm billing experience preferred
  • Familiarity with basic online resources
  • Possess strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to multi-task
  • Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to use good judgment

Equal Opportunity Employer