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Litigation Associate
Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate in the San Diego, CA office. Candidates must have 2-7 years of general commercial litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, preparing cases for trial, preferably some evidentiary hearing and/or trial experience, and must be well versed in researching and drafting briefs and motions.
All candidates should have a strong academic background and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. A license to practice in California and familiarity with the California court system is required. Please send cover letter, resume, and transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
The base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $210,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Benefits offered include: health care, vision, dental, firm paid disability, firm paid life insurance, firm paid travel accident, retirement benefits, parental leave, adoption assistance, unlimited vacation, healthcare and flexible spending accounts, commuter and transit plans, employee assistance program, long term care, pet insurance and a 529 plan.
*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.
Commercial Finance Associates
Dinsmore, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 29 cities, has immediate opportunities available for associates to join its Commercial Finance and Banking Practice Group in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; or Chicago, IL. Candidates should have at least 2 years of commercial finance experience; however candidates with corporate, transactional or real estate experience will be considered. These opportunities are partnership track and primarily involve representing lenders in commercial loan transactions on a national basis. The ideal candidate would possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team and would be interested in an important role contributing to the long-term succession and growth of our finance and banking practice. Qualified candidates can look forward to a collegial team environment and practice that will include significant client contact and handling all aspects of complex transactions for regional and national clients of all sizes.
A license to practice in Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Illinois is required. Out-of-state candidates who are eligible for admission in Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Illinois will be considered. All candidates should have a strong academic background and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, OH 45202, or to [email protected].
*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.
Transactional Tax Associate or Partner
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for a transactional tax Associate or Partner in our Tax, Benefits, and Wealth Planning practice group in Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Tampa, FL; and Louisville, KY offices. Applicants must have a minimum of four years of experience with tax and transactional work, including entity selection and formation, tax aspects and structuring of mergers and acquisitions, business re-organizations, private equity and venture capital. Experience in cross-border transactions and planning would be a plus.
A license to practice in FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, OH, or PA is preferred. Out of state candidates who are either willing to sit for the FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, OH, or PA bar exam or eligible to waive in will be considered. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Please send cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ERISA/Employee Benefits Associate
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a prominent national law firm with over 700 attorneys in 29 cities, has an excellent opportunity for an ERISA/Employee Benefits Associate in Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Tampa, FL; and Louisville, KY offices. A minimum of three years of experience is required and experience must include all aspects of advising and counseling on compliance and design of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, executive compensation plans, health and welfare plans and fringe benefit arrangements. ESOP experience is preferred. We will consider other office preferences depending on the location.
A license to practice in FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, OH, or PA is preferred. Out of state candidates who are either willing to sit for the FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, OH, or PA bar exam or eligible to waive in will be considered. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Please send cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.
Patent Litigation Associate
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 29 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for a Patent Litigation Associate in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Lexington, KY; or Louisville, KY. This position would be in our IP Litigation and Enforcement Practice Group. Candidates must have a minimum of four years of patent litigation experience and/or significant PTAB experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial. A technical background and USPTO patent bar registration is preferred.
Successful candidates should have a license to practice in Ohio or Kentucky, as applicable, strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on training, significant client contact, and a wide range of work handling complex patent litigation matters for regional and national clients of all sizes.
Dinsmore’s IP Department includes a group of 100+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Charleston, Groton, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C. With one of the country’s fastest-growing IP practices, Dinsmore services clients in a wide range of industries around the world.
Please apply in confidence by submitting your cover letter, resume, and law school transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.
Patent Associates
Dinsmore, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 29 cities, is seeking patent associates in San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Ann Arbor, MI; Detroit, MI; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Groton, CT; Indianapolis, IN; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Tampa, FL; or Washington, D.C. The position requires a minimum of two years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications related to artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer software, financial technology, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. An undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science is preferred and all experience levels will be considered. Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration is required. Successful candidates have strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on training, significant client contact, and a wide range of work, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, and opinion work.
Dinsmore’s IP department includes a group of 100+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Chicago, Charleston, Groton, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. With one of the country’s fastest-growing IP practices, Dinsmore services clients in a wide range of industries around the world.
Please apply in confidence by submitting your cover letter, resume, and law school, graduate or undergraduate transcripts to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
The base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $195,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Benefits offered include: health care, vision, dental, firm paid disability, firm paid life insurance, firm paid travel accident, retirement benefits, parental leave, adoption assistance, unlimited vacation, healthcare and flexible spending accounts, commuter and transit plans, employee assistance program, long term care, pet insurance and a 529 plan.
*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.
Patent Associate (physics)
Dinsmore is seeking a patent associate in Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; or Washington, D.C. This position requires a B.S. in Physics and a minimum of three years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration is required. Successful candidates have strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on training, significant client contact, and a wide range of work, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, and opinion work.
Dinsmore’s IP Department includes a group of 100+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Charleston, Groton, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. With one of the country’s fastest-growing IP practices, Dinsmore services clients in a wide range of industries around the world.
Please apply in confidence by submitting your cover letter, resume, and law school, graduate, or undergraduate transcripts to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
Patent Associate (electrical engineering or computer science)
Dinsmore is seeking a Patent Associate in Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; or Washington, D.C. This position requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and all experience levels will be considered. Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration is required. Successful candidates have strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on training, significant client contact, and a wide range of work, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, and opinion work.
Dinsmore’s IP Department includes a group of 100+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Charleston, Groton, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. With one of the country’s fastest-growing IP practices, Dinsmore services clients in a wide range of industries around the world.
Please apply in confidence by submitting your cover letter, resume, and law school, graduate or undergraduate transcripts to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
Patent Associate (chemical engineering)
Dinsmore is seeking a patent associate in any of our more than 29 office locations and requires a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration is required. Successful candidates have strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on training, significant client contact, and a wide range of work, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, and opinion work.
Dinsmore’s IP department includes a group of more than 100 intellectual property attorneys. With one of the country’s fastest-growing IP practices, Dinsmore services clients in a wide range of industries around the world.
Please apply in confidence by submitting your cover letter, resume, and law school, graduate, or undergraduate transcripts to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
Patent Associate (biochemistry or chemistry)
Dinsmore is seeking a patent associate in Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; or Washington, D.C. This position requires a minimum of three years of patent preparation and prosecution experience and at least a B.S. in Biochemistry or Chemistry. Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration is required. A Ph.D. and/or industry experience is preferred. Experience with pharmaceutical or biotechnology subject matters is a plus. Successful candidates have strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on training, significant client contact, and a wide range of work, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, and opinion work.
Dinsmore’s IP department includes a group of 100+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Charleston, Groton, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. With one of the country’s fastest-growing IP practices, Dinsmore services clients in a wide range of industries around the world.
Please apply in confidence by submitting your cover letter, resume, and law school, graduate or undergraduate transcripts to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
Patent Associate (materials science)
This position requires a B.S. in Materials Science and all experience levels will be considered. Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration is required. Successful candidates have strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on training, significant client contact, and a wide range of work, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, and opinion work.
Dinsmore’s IP department includes a group of 100+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Charleston, Groton, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. With one of the country’s fastest-growing IP practices, Dinsmore services clients in a wide range of industries around the world.
Please apply in confidence by submitting your cover letter, resume, and law school, graduate, or undergraduate transcripts to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
Patent Associate (mechanical engineering)
Dinsmore is seeking a patent associate in Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; or Washington, D.C. This position requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and all experience levels will be considered. Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration is required. Successful candidates have strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on training, significant client contact, and a wide range of work, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, and opinion work.
Dinsmore’s IP department includes a group of 100+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Charleston, Groton, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. With one of the country’s fastest-growing IP practices, Dinsmore services clients in a wide range of industries around the world.
Please apply in confidence by submitting your cover letter, resume, and law school, graduate or undergraduate transcripts to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
Litigation Associate
Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 29 cities, has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate in the Columbus, Ohio office. Candidates must have 4-6 years of general commercial litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, preparing cases for trial, preferably some evidentiary hearing and/or trial experience, and must be well versed in researching and drafting briefs and motions.
All candidates should have a strong academic background and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. A license to practice in Ohio and familiarity with the Ohio court system is required.
Please send cover letter, resume, and transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.
Litigation Associate - Commercial Litigation Practice Group
Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 29 cities, has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate in our Lexington, Kentucky office. Preferred candidates will have one to five years of litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with the Kentucky court system is a plus. All candidates should have a strong academic background and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
A license to practice in Kentucky is preferred. Out-of-state candidates willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam or eligible for admission in Kentucky will be considered.
Please send cover letter, resume, and transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.
Litigation Associate
Dinsmore, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities coast to coast, has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate in our Boston, Massachusetts office. Candidates must have two to four years of general commercial litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial. A license to practice in Massachusetts and familiarity with the Massachusetts court system is required. Connecticut admission is encouraged but not required. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Please send cover letter, resume, and transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.
Patent Agents/Technical Specialists
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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 Patent Agents and Technical Specialists to join our rapidly growing and complex intellectual property practice. Opportunities are generally available at any of our office locations; remote work option is also available.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
Technical Background: We are looking for candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science, as well as relevant technical industry experience. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in computer software, machine learning, and wireless telecommunications experience.
Experience and skillset:
- 3+ years of active experience with preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
- Writing samples of patent applications demonstrating ability to describe and depict complex inventions clearly, completely, and with strong legal support for patentability during prosecution
- Writing samples of patent prosecution demonstrating ability to write persuasively, concisely, and to obtain allowances with clean prosecution records
- Understanding of current issues in patent law (e.g., subject matter eligibility) and articulable strategies for proactively dealing with such issues
- Proven ability to timely meet client needs and budgets and internal production targets
- Proactive communicator; self-starter; active manager of one’s own career.
- Desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on training and significant client contact
Note: all Patent Agent candidates must have a USPTO registration number and be in good standing with the USPTO.
Dinsmore’s IP Department includes a group of 100+ intellectual property located nationwide. Dinsmore has one of the country’s fastest-growing IP practices, with clients ranging from well-funded start-ups to Fortune 500 companies in a wide range of technical industries around the world.
Salary Range Up to $130,000/yr.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Labor and Employment Associate
Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 29 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for an employment associate in the Los Angeles and San Diego, CA offices. Candidates must have two - six years of experience. Responsibilities include litigation defense and advising employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws and working on FMLA, ADA, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and violation of wage law matters. Experience taking depositions, arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial is preferred. Qualified candidates can look forward to a practice that will include significant client contact and handling all aspects of complex employment cases for regional and national clients of all sizes.
A license to practice in California is required. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Please send cover letter, resume, and transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [email protected].
The base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $210,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Benefits offered include: health care, vision, dental, firm paid disability, firm paid life insurance, firm paid travel accident, retirement benefits, parental leave, adoption assistance, unlimited vacation, healthcare and flexible spending accounts, commuter and transit plans, employee assistance program, long term care, pet insurance and a 529 plan.
*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.
Docket Clerk
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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.
We are seeking a Docket Clerk to join our IP/Patent practice group. This position can be located at any one of our 30 Dinsmore locations, including Cincinnati, OH, Dayton, OH, Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
- Review incoming correspondence from the PTO, foreign associates, and clients, as well as internal docketing requests, for newly-imposed deadlines and other docket updates to be entered into the system
- Build and manipulate database queries to prepare and distribute docket reports
- Interact with attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries to confirm data points and clarify docketing requests
- Perform docket cleanup pursuant to firm protocol
- Work with fellow docket clerks and the docketing manager to troubleshoot database discrepancies and identify opportunities for process improvements
Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of both domestic and foreign patent procurement processes
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Exhibit adaptability to learn and consistently apply distinct docketing procedures as established by both the firm and our clients
- Ability to distinguish time-sensitive correspondences and prioritize the workload accordingly
- Sound computer skills are mandatory and experience within a law firm is preferred
- Experience with Computer Packages, Inc. (CPI) web-based application and/or Anaqua is preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
Business Intake/Conflicts Representative
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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 Business Intake/Conflicts Representative at our Cincinnati, OH location. This individual is responsible for all facets of the Firm’s new business intake process.
Responsibilities
- Search, compile and provide relevant client and matter data to Firm attorneys for the purposes of clearing conflicts of interest
- Analyze new client and matter intake information for quality and completeness ensuring compliance of the Firm’s client intake policies and procedures while also meeting given time constraints. Accountable for clear communication and prompt follow-up necessary to ensure quality and completeness
- Submit client and matter information through the Firm’s new client/matter review process
- Uphold the Firm’s ethical standards, understanding the importance of confidentiality
- Perform additional duties as assigned as they relate to new business intake or conflicts
Requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook, with the capacity to learn new software quickly
- Data entry experience, ideally within the medical or legal fields
- Ability to make effective and accurate decisions while also knowing when to ask questions, think analytically and creatively
- Possess an extreme attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organizational skills are necessary
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a positive and helpful customer service attitude
- Ability to multi task and work on complex tasks in a fast paced dead line driven environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Client Billing Representative
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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 Client Billing Representatives to join our growing Billing Department. This position will be responsible for the daily billing functions including time and cost transfers, write-downs, computer bills, special bills, void/rebills and attorney inquiries.
This position can be located at any of the following office locations: Cincinnati, OH, Dayton, OH, Louisville, KY, Lexington, KY, Charleston, WV, Huntington, WV, Morgantown, WV
Responsibilities
- Coordinates all aspects of billing for assigned attorneys and clients in accordance with Firm policies and procedures.
- Coordinates all aspects of electronic billing through client electronic billing sites and E-billing Hub as required by clients.
- Reviews, edits and processes pre-bills.
- Reviews pre-bills to ensure accurate application of retainers, on account expenses, on account fees, unapplied and trust funds.
- Perform various reconciliation and monitoring adjustments to ensure final invoice to client is accurate. Includes write offs, rate overrides, etc.
- Communicates with billing attorneys and/or secretaries regarding billing matters.
- Prepares final invoices for transmittal to clients.
- Prints computer bills and provides secretaries with PDF copy.
- Maintain and disseminate information on special client time reporting and billing requirements as needed.
- Manage high volume of emails and calls pertaining to legal billing.
- Provide first level of billing system technical support to Firm attorneys and support staff.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of billing changes for audit trail. Scans related documents into CMS as needed.
- Prepares ad hoc billing reports upon request from billing attorney.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of billing experience
- High school diploma is required
- Legal billing experience preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
Client Account Specialist
With over 725 lawyers in 30 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 Client Account Specialist at our Lexington, KY location. This role will be joining the litigation practice group and will be responsible for the successful organization, tracking, and maintenance of various billing related functions and projects within the department.
Responsibilities
- Process narrative edits and time and cost adjustments
- Generate monthly Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports as directed by client
- Enter attorney time, as needed, to meet deadlines
- Assist attorneys and legal administrative assistants in client inquiries
- Address internal and external inquires in connection with billed and unbilled totals, payment status and matter history
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Working knowledge of accounting functions
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel and Word
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
- Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Medical or law firm billing experience required
- Ability to use good judgment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Client Account Representative (AR)
With over 725 lawyers in 30 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 Client Account Representative at our Cincinnati, OH location.
The Client Account Representative is a customer service position assisting clients, attorneys and staff with collections and payment history requests. Detailed research and data reconciliation make it necessary for the individual to have strong analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Answer inbound client calls and emails to process payments, provide copies of invoices or reports, and general account inquiries
- Manage high volume of emails and calls from clients, attorneys, secretaries, management and staff regarding client account data
- Provide service to the attorney’s and secretaries in assigned Firm offices
- Audit client accounts in assigned Firm offices to resolve AR over 90 days, e-billing issues, short pays, and credits and trust balances
- Entails outbound calls and emails regarding outstanding client account balances
- Coordinate the preparation of accounts that qualify for the firms Outside Collection Agency
- Perform write offs of client balances upon request and approval
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation of changes made in accounting system for audit trail. Scan related documents into accounting system as needed
- Performs additional duties as assigned by department supervisors
- Follows all Firm established accounting policies and procedures
Requirements
- Preferred accounting and office environment experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
- Education: High School Diploma required; some college preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
IP Docketing Manager
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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 an Intellectual Property Docketing Manager. This role reports to the IP Operations Administrator. The IP Docketing Manager will be responsible for managing operations and workflow of assigned business professionals to ensure reliable and efficient service that meets the needs of the IP Department and firm clients.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a first-level response to questions and issues from docketing clerks
- Manage daily workflow of the patent and trademark docketing teams and quality control of day-to-day docketing functions
- Partner with practice group leadership, and the IP Operations Administrator, to develop and enforce best practices and process improvements to ensure high-level service is consistently provided and risk management is achieved
- Facilitate development and implementation of optimal support structures to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the department; evaluate staffing requirements and make recommendations regarding staffing needs
- Ensure appropriate records are maintained for patent and trademark docketing department activity, and in compliance with the firm's requirements for liability purposes
- Manage client transitions, including completing portfolio imports and exports and ensure that files are properly reviewed for accuracy and timely input of matter information
- Work collaboratively with the IP Product Specialist to maintain and enhance Anaqua docketing system functionality
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in related field or education/experience equivalent required
- A minimum 7 years of progressive intellectual property docketing experience
- Prior supervisory experience including recruiting, employee development, training, evaluations and coaching
- Thorough understanding of intellectual property docketing systems, including appropriate system policies, procedures, and controls
- Knowledgeable in USPTO rules and procedures
- Ability to monitor and maintain a docketing system; develop patent and trademark docketing reference materials and generate reports
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands and work under tight deadlines
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of responsibilities and the aptitude for effective and creative problem solving
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact, and diplomacy
- Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, legislative and USPTO rulings impacting practice procedures
- Strong change management leadership
- Experience with Anaqua preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
Regional Office Administrator
With over 725 lawyers in 30 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 seeks a Regional Office Administrator at its Tampa, FL location. The Regional Office Administrator will manage administrative and HR functions, including personnel, facilities and daily office operations in Dinsmore’s Tampa and Orlando, FL offices. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated capacity to manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently in order to meet deadlines on a timely basis, have the ability to adapt to current and future responsibilities, as well as the willingness to expand responsibilities as needed. This position will be based in Tampa and report to the Chief Human Resources Officer, and will work directly with each Office Managing Partner on day-to-day operational issues. Ability to travel without restriction up to 40% of the time is a must.
Responsibilities
- Supervision of legal administrative assistants and other administrative personnel
- Ensures proper staffing, monitors workloads and overtime. Continuously reviews attorney support needs/staffing goals of the firm, and makes recommendations to increase or decrease personnel, as necessary
- Recruitment of paralegals, legal administrative assistants and administrative personnel in accordance with Human Resources processes
- Administration of the firm's evaluation process for business professionals – all in accordance with Human Resources guidelines and procedures
- Assist with employee onboarding, equipment setup, and off boarding processes
- Conduct local orientation of new hires
- Serve as first point of local contact for business professional issues, including counseling, coaching and corrective actions
- Handle all aspects of facility maintenance, including building security, office assignments, office moves and supplies
- Understand and appropriately apply the firm’s practices and procedures
- Work with Office Managing Partner(s) to develop and carry out strategies to promote each office
- Coordinates financial matters as needed with the Accounting Department
- Tracks and manages office specific personnel and facilities expenditures and submits proposed office budget
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or commensurate professional work experience
- Knowledge of legal or other professional service organizations with prior experience managing office operations
- Demonstrated understanding of business planning, budgeting and cost control
- Able to handle multiple tasks effectively
- Can identify and analyze complex issues and problems and is self-motivated to recommend and implement solutions
- Can manage office functions economically and efficiently
- Maintains excellent interpersonal relationships and communications with attorneys and business professionals
- Demonstrates excellent supervisory and leadership skills
- Previous law firm experience with emphasis in HR is a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer
Director of Finance
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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 Finance Director with a proven track record of success to manage and direct all firm finances. Responsibilities include complex data analysis, forecasting, overseeing accounts and budgets, and making strategic financial decisions that will promote long-term financial gain. You must have extensive experience in the financial sector with a strong financial vision and insight. Law firm or professional services experience preferred.
This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities
- Direct and monitor the firm’s financial operations including accounting, expense control, financial planning and analysis
- Work with the firm’s Administrative Department team leaders in the creation and execution of the firm’s response to RFPs, proposals and surveys
- Assist in the preparation of firm monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, as needed
- Play a key role in the development and analysis of financial strategies by analyzing, forecasting and reporting on financial trends in the firm
- Oversee internal work processes, ensuring their efficiency and accuracy
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and provide strategic financial planning advice to firm leadership for long-term growth, cost reduction and increased profitability
- Assist developing a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism to ensure minimum cash threshold meets operating needs
- Stay abreast of current market trends and patterns and act accordingly
- Assist managing the finance/accounting department, training any new employees as necessary
- Develop, maintain and periodically review all formal finance/accounting procedures, processes and policies ensuring efficient use of firm resources and business professionals
- Have a clear understanding of and adhere to current tax laws and regulations
Requirements
- 10+ years’ experience in a senior finance position
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Master's degree and/or CPA preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and other business software
- Extremely knowledgeable in financial forecasting, accounting principles, and financial data analysis
- Strong interpersonal skills with the propensity to successfully foster new and maintain long-standing business relationships
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and written; skilled in the art of negotiation
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
- Outstanding integrity, solid moral judgment, and the ability to make important decisions under pressure
- Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decision-maker
- Possess strong leadership skills and business acumen
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dinsmore Compliance Services - Chief Compliance Officer
Dinsmore Compliance Services, LLC is currently seeking a highly focused and experienced candidate for our high touch and high energy Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) position to work directly with our financial services clients. This position will lead the engagement with assigned clients while forming deep relationships—with the CCO effectively becoming a key member of the client’s team.
The Chief Compliance Officer provides primary oversight and insights to our investment adviser, municipal adviser, and/or broker-dealer clients. Responsibilities include administering and maintaining Rule 206(4)-7 compliance policies and procedures and execution of a continuous compliance calendar pursuant to the Rule and DCS’s overall compliance program. The chief compliance officer is responsible for ensuring that all compliance reporting complies with regulatory requirements and client policies. The CCO will provide leadership and supervisory oversight in the areas of compliance and risk management according to the client’s business model and operations, as well as the regulatory environment to which they are subject.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate and enforce all facets of the compliance program to protect the client from legal and regulatory risk
- Provide strategic direction for compliance in support of client business operations, initiatives, and goals
- Review and maintain client firm compliance policies and written procedures in response to changing regulations and financial industry trends
- Manage and respond to all regulatory inquiries, also act as client liaison with regulators
- Participate in and manage for the client:
- Annual compliance reviews & training
- Regulatory filings and form updates
- Regulatory audits/exams
- Internal audits and branch office inspections
- Compliance committees
- Vendor Due Diligence
- Support the review of advertising material, sales literature and correspondence
- Consult with client sales, marketing, operations and other departments on compliance matters, supervision and risk management
- Communicate regulatory changes and trends with the client’s management team and their employees, representatives, etc.
- Perform and/or oversee periodic testing of written policies and procedures to determine ongoing compliance
- Perform trading and best execution reviews; monitor/review personnel trading for conflicts of interest
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to oversee and carry out the implementation and on-going execution and enhancement of a full-scale compliance program
- Ability to work independently in a high demand/high productivity environment
- Work efficiently with high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
- Carry a high level of team orientation; possess strong interpersonal communication skills and a passion to help team members and clients
- Demonstrate integrity—maintain client trust, confidentiality and code of ethics
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Dependable, accountable, adaptable, and flexible
- Ability to enthusiastically support and promote the goals of our firm and its clients
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year College or University
- 5-7 years or more experience in financial industry compliance and/or operations; Preferably in a manager, officer or director role
- Experience with the current and proposed financial regulatory environment (SEC, FINRA, DOL/ERISA, CFTC)
- Knowledge of Securities Act of ‘33, Investment Advisers Act of ‘40, Investment Company Act of ‘40 and related federal and state regulations
- Experience with financial industry regulatory requirements, forms & systems required; Regulatory audit/exam experience preferred
- Specific knowledge of rules and exemptions governing hedge funds, private equity funds, ’40 Act Funds and commodity pools helpful
- Familiarity with GIPS and other industry standards are a plus
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Dinsmore Compliance Services, LLC (“DCS”) is a growing provider of outsource compliance services and solutions to investment advisers, municipal advisers, hedge funds, and broker-dealers. We offer full chief compliance officer (CCO) services, consulting, assessments, and financial operations (FINOPs) consulting, through an experienced and close knit team of professionals. We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan. DCS is an affiliate of the national, full-service law firm Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.
To learn more about our firm please visit https://dinsmorecomplianceservices.com
Paralegal - COR/CFB
With over 725 lawyers in 30 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 commercial finance and banking paralegal at its Indianapolis, IN location. This position requires a minimum of three years of experience with commercial transactions. Specific experience with assisting in real estate, construction financing, tax credits, public finance transactions, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac/FHA lending, affordable housing, and general corporate and transactional work is beneficial.
Requirements
- College degree, paralegal certificate, and/or relevant work experience
- High attention to detail and accuracy of work
- Excel at managing deadlines, multiple work streams, and project status
- Extensive experience with commercial real estate closings and/or financing transactions, including the preparation of documents for closing (drafting, revising and updating closing checklists, Revisions/Redlines in Word, Preparing and compiling PDF documents, Generating Comparison documents, etc.)
- Critical review and analysis of commercial real estate due diligence including title, survey, zoning, organizational documents and resolutions
- Communicating and interfacing directly with title companies, searchers, recorders offices, surveyors, and opposing counsel
- Work well independently
- Polished written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to compile closing binders in an organized and efficient maner
- Ability to manage post-closing recordables
- Knowledgeable and proficient in DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
Equal Opportunity Employer
Patent Paralegal
With over 725 lawyers in 30 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 Patent Paralegal at its Louisville, KY location.
Responsibilities
- Perform high quality, billable work
- Review and organize patent files, reviewing docket for deadlines
- Prioritize workload to meet patent foreign filing deadlines and due dates
- Prepare and review appropriate correspondence to and from foreign associates and clients regarding new patent applications, formal requirements, filing details, etc.
- Assist in filing of U.S. and PCT patent applications, both electronically and paper (including preparation and review of necessary filing documents)
- Extensive knowledge of U.S. patent rules and procedures; knowledge of PCT, and/or national patent laws of other countries
- Process Office Actions
- File and assist in prosecution of design patent applications
- Track chain of title in U.S. patents and ability to perfect same
- Communication with the USPTO and relevant knowledge regarding the USPTO databases
- Prepare, maintain and update reports for clients regarding status of patent applications and issued patents, including reporting filing receipts for applications, publication notices and forwarding patent certificates
Requirements
- Minimum of three years intellectual property experience
- Previous foreign filing experience and strong computer and research skills
- General knowledge of patent filing and patent prosecution rules/regulations
- Experience using Anaqua and/or CPI docketing software is a plus
- Detail oriented, highly skilled, flexible, and have the ability to prioritize a busy workload
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
Trademark Paralegal
With over 750 lawyers in 30 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 trademark paralegal at its Troy, MI location. The position will be responsible for providing trademark specific paralegal support to attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department.
Responsibilities
- Perform high quality, billable work
- Correspond with foreign associates regarding searching, filing, maintaining, and enforcing trademarks of our clients
- Conduct preliminary clearance searches through vendor database
- Conduct research to gather and store information regarding the use of trademarks for enforcement and maintenance
- Review and revise affidavits/declarations/oppositions to ensure accuracy and completeness of client information
- Prepare, file, and monitor trademark applications
- Draft responses to office actions
- Draft oppositions to applications for conflicting trademarks
- Draft affidavits of use and file with the USPTO
- Draft renewal applications
- Prepare and/or obtain documents for legalization
- Review and organize files, reviewing docket for deadlines
- Assist with copyright filings
- Assist with preparing trademark-related agreements
- Assist with enforcement matters to defend client trademarks and copyrights
Requirements
- Must be able to produce high quality, billable work
- College degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience
- Three or more years of trademark experience preferred
- Proficiency with the USPTO’s online tools, including Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) and online tools of the Assignment Branch and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) preferred
- Domestic and foreign filing experience preferred
- General knowledge of intellectual property filing and prosecution rules/regulations is required
- Experience with Anaqua docketing system preferred
- High attention to detail and accuracy of work
- Demonstrated ability to work professionally and confidentially with a variety of personalities from all levels of an organization
- Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Independent, action-oriented thinker who will successfully undertake and complete projects and major tasks with limited supervision and work with other practice assistants as a team
- Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence and professionalism
- Communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written)
- Must be dependable and hardworking team player
- Ability to prioritize work
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legal Administrative Assistant - COR/BSR
With over 725 lawyers in 30 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 Legal Administrative Assistant who will support multiple attorneys in the areas of Business Restructuring and Commercial Litigation at our Lexington, KY location. We are willing to train the right person for the position who meets the requirements listed below:
Responsibilities
- File and client management, formatting, proofreading and editing documents, online filings, expense reimbursement processing, travel arrangements and other administrative support.
Requirements
- Intermediate to advanced-level use of Microsoft Office Suite software and .pdf editing software
- Excellent writing, grammar and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
- Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Self-directed, high energy, and have advanced computer skills.
- Solid work history providing administrative support, and effectively reporting to multiple attorneys/supervisors
- Ability to communicate effectively
Preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of the bankruptcy process
- Understanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedure
- Experience with Bestcase & QuickBooks
- Experience drafting pleadings; Drafting & filing proof of claims
- Exposure to Litigation law in Kentucky for 3 years or more
- Experience with E-filing (federal and state)
- Experience using document management systems (iManage, a plus)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legal Administrative Assistant - LIT/CML
With over 725 lawyers in 30 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 Legal Administrative Assistant to join the Litigation Department at our San Diego, CA location. Candidates should have at least three years of litigation support experience. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled, detail oriented, flexible, and have the ability to prioritize a busy workload. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Drafting correspondence, editing and filing pleadings with state and federal courts, scheduling depositions, maintaining attorney calendars and files, making travel arrangements, creating and maintaining accurate expense reports and time entry, and reviewing and editing of pre-bills.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with litigation support
- Strong experience calendaring litigation deadlines
- Working knowledge and understanding of state and federal court rules and procedures
- Filing/e-filing experience in state and federal courts, ECF, and Pacer
- Experience using attorney timekeeping software and document management systems
- Must have experience and proficiency using MS Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
- Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
- Ability to excel in a fast paced environment
- Ability to type 65 WPM
Salary
- Up to 90k
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legal Administrative Assistant - Bankruptcy
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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 Legal Administrative Assistant to join the bankruptcy practice group at our San Diego, CA location. Candidates should have at least three years of bankruptcy experience. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled, detail oriented, flexible, and have the ability to prioritize a busy workload. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Drafting correspondence, editing and filing pleadings with state and federal courts, scheduling depositions, maintaining attorney calendars and files, making travel arrangements, creating and maintaining accurate expense reports and time entry, and reviewing and editing of pre-bills.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with bankruptcy support
- Strong experience calendaring deadlines
- Working knowledge and understanding of bankruptcy processes and procedures
- Filing/e-filing experience in state and federal courts, ECF, and Pacer
- Experience using attorney timekeeping software and document management systems
- Must have experience and proficiency using MS Office Suite
- Strong experience editing complex Word documents
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
- Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
- Ability to excel in a fast paced environment
Salary
- Up to 90k
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legal Administrative Assistant - LIT/CML
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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 Legal Administrative Assistant at our Los Angeles, CA location who will support multiple attorneys in connection with bankruptcy and/or complex commercial litigation. This position is 100% onsite.
Responsibilities
- Filings, client management, billing, time entry, formatting, proofreading and editing of documents, travel arrangements, and other legal assistant functions. We seek candidates that are self-directed, high energy, and have advanced computer skills.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of experience with bankruptcy and/or litigation support
- Strong experience calendaring litigation deadlines
- Working knowledge and understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures
- Strong filing / e-filing experience in State and Federal courts, ECF and Pacer
- Duties include but are not limited to drafting correspondence, editing and filing pleadings with State and Federal courts, scheduling depositions, file maintenance, travel arrangements, expense reports, time entry, review and editing of pre-bills, and maintaining attorney calendars
- Experience using attorney timekeeping software and document management systems
- Experience and proficiency using MS Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
- Ability to excel in a fast paced environment
- Paralegal certified is a plus
Salary
- Up to 85k
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legal Administrative Assistant - LIT/CML
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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 Legal Administrative Assistant at our Tampa, FL location who will support multiple attorneys with complex commercial litigation, commercial transactions, torts, and product liability matters.
Responsibilities
- Traditional legal administrative assistant responsibilities, including filings; client management; billing; time entry; formatting, proofreading and editing of documents; travel arrangements; and other legal assistant functions. We seek candidates who are self-directed, high energy, and have advanced computer skills.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with litigation support
- Ability to manage billing for assigned attorneys (time entry, pre-bills, invoicing)
- Strong experience calendaring litigation deadlines
- Working knowledge and understanding of state and federal court rules and procedures
- Filing/e-filing experience in state and federal courts, ECF, and Pacer
- Experience using attorney timekeeping software and document management systems
- Experience and proficiency using MS Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proven success as a positive team player, as well as a proactive, independent worker
- Ability to excel in a fast paced environment
- Ability to type 65 WPM
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legal Administrative Assistant - COR/CFB
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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 Legal Administrative Assistant at our Cincinnati, OH location who will support multiple attorneys in connection with Commercial Finance and Banking. Candidates should have strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, be highly organized and possess a desire to work as a member of a team.
Responsibilities
- Help to manage individual attorney calendars which could include scheduling meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements; learn departmental docketing system as necessary
- Open and maintain client files
- Provide clerical support to the attorneys and paralegals
- Coordinate the monthly client billing process
- Provide backup overflow assistance to legal secretaries as needed
- Preparation and formatting of legal documents and correspondence
Requirements
- Have familiarity with commercial finance loan terminology and loan types,
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent word processing skills and intermediate-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, pdf editing software, and related legal software
- Experience using attorney timekeeping and document management systems a plus
- 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
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legal Administrative Assistant - IPR/IPP
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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 Legal Administrative Assistant who will support multiple attorneys/paralegals in connection with Intellectual Property/Patent Prosecution work.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and electronically filing patent applications, amendments, appeals, assignments and other documents related to prosecution, docket management, client communication, billing, formatting, proofreading, and editing of contracts, spreadsheets, and other reports and transaction-related documents, and other legal support functions. We seek candidates that are self-directed, highly motivated, organized, have an ability to maintain a large docket, and have advanced computer skills.
Requirements
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent word processing skills and intermediate-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, .pdf editing software, and related legal software, including electronic document management systems. iManage/FileSite and Anaqua a plus
- 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
- Solid work history including 3-5 years supporting multiple attorneys/paralegals
- Experience in patent prosecution and transactional work
- Experience with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including PAIR and EFS
- Overall knowledge and understanding of domestic and foreign procurement process for patents and trademarks
- Ability to review and communicate docket to attorneys/paralegals, and effectively report to several professionals
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legal Administrative Assistant - COR/TBW
With over 725 lawyers in 29 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 Legal Administrative Assistant at our Cincinnati, OH location who will support multiple attorneys or paralegals in connection with tax, benefits, and wealth planning and corporate law.
Responsibilities
- Drafting and preparing estate and probate documents and various corporate documents, assisting clients in completing forms and other documents, court filings, tracking deadlines, and client billing
Requirements
- Solid work history including 3-5 years supporting multiple attorneys/paralegals
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent word processing skills and intermediate-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, .pdf editing software, and related legal software, including electronic document management systems (iManage/FileSite)
- Familiarity with basic online resources
- Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task
- Success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to review and communicate docket to attorneys/paralegals and effectively report to several professionals
- Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer