Litigation Project Assistant

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

• Files, delivers and retrieves client documents as needed
• Answers questions concerning records and filings
• Keeps records of materials filed or removed, using logbooks or computers
• Adds new material to file records and creates new records as necessary
• Gathers materials to be filed from departments and employees
• Finds and retrieves information from files in response to requests from attorneys or paralegals
• Places materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes, bins or drawers, according to classification and identification information
• Assigns and records or stamps identification numbers or codes in order to index materials for filing
• Opens 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

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Law Practice