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Legal Administrative Assistant - LIT/CML

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Nov 2025
💰 $90,000/yr

About the role

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 San Diego, CA location to join the Litigation Department.

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
• 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
• Ideal candidate will be highly skilled, detail oriented, flexible, and have the ability to prioritize a busy workload
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker

Salary
• Up to 90k


Equal Opportunity Employer

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