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Dinsmore is a growing national law firm committed to recruiting qualified, experienced attorneys who can contribute substantially to our firm's practice. We seek candidates with strong academic backgrounds and excellent communication skills. We always accept applications from attorneys who are interested in our firm.

The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunities in all employment positions, regardless of age (as defined in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act), disability, sex, national origin, race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status.

Notice to Search Agencies: Dinsmore does not accept, and will not be bound or limited by, unsolicited submissions from search agencies for attorney positions. All requests to submit a candidate for presentation must include a blind summary of the candidate without disclosing his or her identity. Requests must be directed to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, at [email protected]. No requests may be directed to attorneys or other firm personnel. Additionally, without explicit prior approval, search agencies are prohibited from posting or advertising any of our firm’s positions and from summarizing or reproducing any of our firm’s advertisements.

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Real Estate Associate

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for an Associate in the Real Estate Development Practice Group in Cincinnati, OH. Ideally, candidates must have a minimum of three years of law firm experience, with a minimum of three years of real estate transactional experience, including acquisitions, dispositions and commercial leasing, reviewing construction contracts, development, zoning, and loan documents, and reviewing property diligence (including resolving title and survey concerns). Candidates with less experience will be considered. Familiarity with public/private partnership agreements for urban redevelopment sites is preferred.

All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. A license to practice in Ohio is required. Out of state candidates who are either willing to sit for the bar exam or eligible for admission in Ohio will be considered. Qualified candidates can look forward to an entrepreneurial, collegial work atmosphere and a practice that will include significant client contact and handling all aspects of complex transactions for regional and national clients of all sizes.

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.

IP Trademark Associate

Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Tampa, FL; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for a trademark and copyright Associate in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus, OH; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, PA; Tampa, FL; and Lexington and Louisville, KY. Qualified candidates will have three to six years of experience in trademarks and copyrights clearance, prosecution and transactional work, with trademark and copyright litigation experience a bonus. A technical background is not required. IP litigation experience will be considered. All candidates should be licensed to practice in their state of practice, have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Dinsmore’s IP Department includes a group of 100+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Boston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Denver, Groton, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tampa, 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 send cover letter, resume, and 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].

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Litigation Senior Associate - Tort Practice Group

Louisville, KY

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity for a litigation senior associate in our Louisville, Kentucky office. Preferred candidates will have four to six years of litigation experience, including experience drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, working with medical records, retaining and working with expert witnesses, and preparing cases for trial. Experience in the defense of healthcare-related negligence cases is preferred. 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 required. Out of state candidates who are willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam, or eligible for admission in Kentucky, will be considered. An Indiana license is preferred, but not 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 Associates

San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for California litigation associates associated with our San Diego, CA and Los Angeles, CA offices. Candidates must have 2-5 years of litigation experience. Applicants are sought who have progressive experience in all aspects of litigation, which may include routine court appearances, experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling routine and/or complex discovery and ESI, preparing cases for mediation and/or trial, evidentiary hearing and/or trial experience, 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.

Labor and Employment Associates

San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for an employment associate in the Los Angeles and San Diego, CA offices. Candidates must have two - five 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 and hour 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.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

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Labor and Employment Associates

Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dayton, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Detroit, MI; Pittsburgh, PA; Tampa, FL; Charleston, WV; Huntington, WV; Morgantown, WV; Wheeling, WV

Dinsmore, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate need for labor and employment associates in Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton OH; Indianapolis, IN; Lexington, and Louisville, KY; Detroit, MI; Pittsburgh, PA; Tampa, FL; and Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, and Wheeling, WV. Qualified candidates must have 2-5 years of labor and employment 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. Traditional labor experience dealing with NLRB issues, collective bargaining, and grievance/arbitration is preferred as well as experience taking depositions, arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial. 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.

All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. A license to practice in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia is required. Out of state candidates who are either willing to sit for the bar exam or eligible for admission in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia will be considered.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Labor & Employment Associate

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity for a labor & employment associate in Cincinnati, OH. Candidates must have a minimum of three 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 Ohio is required. Out of state candidates who are willing to sit for the Ohio bar exam or eligible for admission will be considered. All candidates should have a strong academic background and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Litigation Associate

Houston, TX

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, seeks an attorney with 3-6 years of litigation experience to join its growing Houston office. The ideal candidate will have experience in all phases of commercial and contract disputes, including pre-litigation analysis, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, attending court conferences, and trial preparation. Consideration is also given to candidates with experience in real estate, construction and/or financial services. Candidates must demonstrate excellent analytical and writing skills and academic achievement. Texas Bar required, with a Louisiana license preferred.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Commercial Finance Senior Associate

Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL; Louisville, KY; Detroit, MI; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA

Dinsmore, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for a senior associate in the Commercial Finance and Banking Practice Group in Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL; Louisville, KY; Detroit, MI; Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus, OH; and Pittsburgh, PA. The position requires a minimum of four years of experience in commercial real estate loan transactions. Experience with Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac/FHA multifamily lending and affordable housing, including transactions financed with low income housing tax credits and tax exempt bonds, is beneficial and preferred.

A license to practice in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, or Pennsylvania is required. Out-of-state candidates who are eligible for admission in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, or Pennsylvania will be considered. All candidates should have a strong academic background and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Qualified candidates can look forward to a practice that will include significant client contact and handling all aspects of complex transactions for regional and national clients of all sizes.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Commercial Workout / Commercial Litigation Associate

Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY

Dinsmore, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for commercial workout / commercial litigation associates in the Lexington, KY and/or Louisville, KY offices. The scope of representation for the position will include representing financial institutions, lenders, creditors, trade creditors, receivers and similar interests in workouts and general litigation in both State Court and Federal Court. Applicants should have a license to practice in Kentucky and candidates with a minimum of two years of commercial workout, litigation and/or foreclosure experience is preferred.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Intellectual Property Transactions Associate

Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Louisville, KY; Detroit, MI; Pittsburgh, PA

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for an Intellectual Property Transactions Associate in Cincinnati and Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Louisville, KY; Detroit, MI; and Pittsburgh PA. This position requires 3-5 years of experience with technology transactions, intellectual property (patent) and technology licensing, software agreements, collaboration agreements, joint venture agreements, and experience with intellectual property issues arising in corporate/commercial transactional contexts (e.g., mergers and acquisitions, funding/investment, etc.). While not required, ideal candidates should have patent prosecution or patent litigation experience in technology areas such as computer, electrical, or mechanical, and/or patent portfolio management expertise, and can look forward to a practice that will include significant client contact, a diverse range of work, including structuring, drafting and negotiating technology agreements, related client counseling, and other types of patent-, technology-, and licensing-related matters. Ideal candidates will be licensed to practice in Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Pennsylvania (or licensed in another state and qualified to sit for the respective state bar exam) and admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Dinsmore’s IP Department includes a group of 100+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Boston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Denver, Groton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tampa, 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].

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Litigation Associate

Tampa, FL

Dinsmore, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for a litigation associate in our Tampa, Florida office. Candidates must have three to five 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 Florida and familiarity with the Florida court system is required. All candidates should have a strong academic background and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Litigation Associate

Lexington, KY

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity for a litigation Associate in our Lexington, Kentucky office. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of five years of litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial. Product liability experience is preferred but not required. 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 required. Out of state candidates who are either willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam or eligible for admission in Kentucky will be considered.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Real Estate Associate

Orlando, FL

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for an Associate in the Real Estate Development Practice Group in Orlando, FL. Ideally, candidates must have a minimum of three years of law firm experience, with a minimum of three years of real estate transactional experience, including acquisitions, dispositions and commercial leasing, reviewing construction contracts, development, zoning, and loan documents, and reviewing property diligence (including resolving title and survey concerns). Candidates with less experience will be considered. Familiarity with public/private partnership agreements for urban redevelopment sites is preferred.

All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. A license to practice in Florida is required. Out of state candidates who are either willing to sit for the bar exam or eligible for admission in Florida will be considered. Qualified candidates can look forward to an entrepreneurial, collegial work atmosphere and a practice that will include significant client contact and handling all aspects of complex transactions for regional and national clients of all sizes.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Litigation Associate

Miami, FL

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, as an immediate opportunity available for a litigation associate in our Miami office. Candidates must have 3-7 years of civil litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, preparing cases for trial, and must be well-versed in researching and drafting briefs and motions. A Florida law license is required and familiarity with Florida’s federal court system is preferred. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Please send cover letter, resume, two writing samples (10 pages or less), 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

Louisville, KY

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity for a litigation Associate in our Louisville, Kentucky office. Preferred candidates will have two 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 required. Out of state candidates who are either willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam or eligible for admission in Kentucky will be considered.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Litigation Attorney - Tort Practice Group

Louisville, KY

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity for a litigation attorney in our Louisville, Kentucky office. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of three years of litigation experience, including experience drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, working with medical records, retaining and working with expert witnesses, and preparing cases for trial. Experience in the defense of healthcare-related negligence cases is preferred. 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 required. Out of state candidates who are willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam, or eligible for admission in Kentucky, will be considered.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Summer Associates - First-Year Law Students

Charleston, WV; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Lexington, KY

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, is accepting resumes for our 2025 Summer Program from first-year law students interested in a non-IP Summer Associate position in Cincinnati and Columbus, OH; Lexington, KY; and Charleston, WV.

Interested 1L students must be able to demonstrate high academic achievement, excellent research and writing abilities, extracurricular involvement and/or employment history (preferably in leadership positions), maturity, the ability to accept responsibility, and strong interpersonal skills.

For more detailed information about the firm, please visit www.dinsmore.com or the NALP Directory.

To apply, 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].

Corporate Transactional, Regulatory, and Compliance Partners and Associates – Health Care Practice Group

Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Cleveland, OH

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has immediate opportunities available for Partners and Associates in our Health Care Practice Group in the Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; and Dayton, OH offices. Associate candidates must have a minimum of four years of health care regulatory, compliance, and corporate transactional experience. The ideal candidates would possess the ability to work both 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 health care practice. Qualified candidates can look forward to a collegial practice environment that provides you with the quality support team from Dinsmore’s platform in the many practice areas required to serve health care industry client needs.

A license to practice in Ohio is preferred. Out of state candidates who are either willing to sit for the Ohio bar exam or eligible for admission in Ohio will be considered. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Transactional Tax Partner

Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Tampa, FL; Louisville, KY

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 31 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for a transactional tax 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 ten 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.

Qualified candidates can look forward to a practice that will include sophisticated tax planning around corporate and transactional matters with significant client contact.

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].

Litigation Associate

San Diego, CA

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.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Litigation Associate - Commercial Litigation Practice Group

Lexington, KY

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 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.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Patent Litigation Associate

Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 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, Boston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Denver, Groton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tampa, 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

San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, D.C.; Denver, CO; Indianapolis, IN; Tampa, FL; Cleveland, OH

Dinsmore, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 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, Boston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Denver, Groton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tampa, 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.

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)

Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, D.C.; Cleveland, OH

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, Columbus, Dayton, Boston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Denver, Groton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tampa, 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)

Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, D.C.; Cleveland, OH

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, Columbus, Dayton, Boston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Denver, Groton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tampa, 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.

Patent Associate (chemical engineering)

Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, D.C.; Cleveland, OH

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 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 100+ intellectual property attorneys in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Boston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Denver, Groton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tampa, 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.

Patent Associate (biochemistry or chemistry)

Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, D.C.; Cleveland, OH

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, Columbus, Dayton, Boston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Denver, Groton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tampa, 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.

Patent Associate (materials science)

Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, D.C.; Cleveland, OH

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, Columbus, Dayton, Boston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Denver, Groton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tampa, 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.

Patent Associate (mechanical engineering)

Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Groton, CT; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, D.C.; Cleveland, OH

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, Columbus, Dayton, Boston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Denver, Groton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tampa, 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.

Litigation Associate

Columbus, OH

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 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.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Litigation Attorney - Tort Practice Group

Tampa, FL

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity for a litigation attorney in our Tampa, Florida office. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of three years of litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial. Tort experience is preferred and this is a non-partnership track position. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with the Florida 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 Florida is required.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Litigation Associate

Indianapolis, IN

Dinsmore & Shohl, a prominent national law firm with over 750 attorneys in 30 cities, has an immediate opportunity available for litigation associates in our Indianapolis, Indiana office. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of general litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, taking depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial. Commercial litigation experience is preferred. A license to practice in Indiana and familiarity with the Indiana court system is required. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

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Patent Agents/Technical Specialists

San Diego, CA

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.

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Patent Agents/Technical Specialists

Ann Arbor, MI; Bloomington, IN; Boston, MA; Charleston, WV; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Covington, KY; Dayton, OH; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Frankfort, KY; Groton, CT; Houston, TX; Huntington, WV; Indianapolis, IN; Lewisburg, WV; Lexington, KY; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; Miami, FL; Morgantown, WV; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; San Diego, CA; Tampa, FL; Wheeling, WV

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.

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.

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Conflicts Attorney

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore is seeking a full-time Conflicts Attorney to assist with all aspects of the conflicts process. This individual will be responsible for the identification, analysis, and resolution of conflicts of interest related to new business intake for existing and new clients and new hires, as well as the analysis, review and/or preparation of ethical screens, conflict waivers, ethics-related disclosures, engagement letters, and Outside Counsel Guidelines. This position is based in our Cincinnati office.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and resolve conflict of interest issues and provide meaningful and concise information regarding the same to firm attorneys and Members of the Office of General Counsel
Prepare, review and/or analyze engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, ethics related disclosures, waivers, and ethical screens
Analyze work of others in Client Intake Department and provide necessary guidance related to conflict of interest and ethics issues
Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers
Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums, and work with IT and others to implement ethical screens
Communicate extensively with firm attorneys, business professionals, Conflicts Counsel and Members of the Office of General Counsel to facilitate identification and resolution of conflict issues or other business issues
Assist in development of training and education programs for legal and non-legal staff regarding conflict of interest issues, client intake systems, methods, and procedures
Identify opportunities to create of streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency

Requirements

JD degree
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
Good working knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct and experience with legal ethics and conflicts issues within a law firm
Familiarity with conflicts and client intake software preferred
Strong legal research and writing skills
Computer proficiency with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office products such as Word and Outlook, as well as conflicts related programs
Detail oriented and a self-starter
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and confidently discuss and resolve conflict and ethics issues with firm attorneys and business professionals
Excellent project management, organizational and priority setting skills, with the ability to work efficiently and independently on multiple projects with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Ability to work effectively in a team environment

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Office Services Clerk

Indianapolis, IN

With over 725 lawyers in 32 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 Office Services Clerk at our Indianapolis, IN location.

Responsibilities

Assist with collection, sorting, and delivery of daily mail
Coordinate and assist with local delivery (downtown area) of documents and packages on a daily scheduled basis
Handle all emergency deliveries
Assist with document production, serve as a backup in firm copy center
Assist with conference room set-up ensuring rooms are cleaned and properly stocked
Provide backup coverage for reception desk
Assist with maintaining inventory of office supplies
Assist with technology set-ups for new employees
Perform general office duties

Requirements

Superior interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of the firm (attorneys, legal administrative assistants, administration, and other members of staff) and with clients and visitors
Ability to conduct work with strong personal and professional ethics and integrity
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Must be able to create, edit, proofread, and finalize all written communication, including emails, memos, documents, etc.
Must be detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Exhibit professionalism
Valid driver’s license and daily access to a personal vehicle
1-2 years of experience working in an office environment
High school diploma is required; associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree is preferred
Ability to work additional hours as needed
Experience working in a law firm setting is a plus

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Office Services Clerk

Columbus, OH

Dinsmore is seeking an Office Services Clerk at our Columbus, OH location. The ideal candidate will receive on-the-job training to work in a busy document production office handling, but not limited to, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and audio video equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist the document production center with CD burning, copying, scanning, and faxing or e-faxing
Assist with collection, sorting and delivery of daily mail, overnight packages, faxes, and other items, as needed
Assist with conference room set-ups, including audio visual, refreshments and clean up
Assist with office inventory and supplies
Assist with reception desk coverage
Assist with kitchen care, including loading/unloading dishwasher, keeping counters and cabinets clean and stocked, etc.
Performs general office duties

Requirements

Exhibit excellent customer service
Possess excellent organizational skills, including time management
Possess ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail, and ability to prioritize is a must
Punctuality and dependability is a must
Candidates must exhibit professionalism
Ability to work additional hours as needed
1-2 years of experience working in an office environment is preferred
High School Diploma is required; Associate’s Degree is preferred

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Business Intake/Conflicts Representative

Cincinnati, OH

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

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Client Account Specialist

Miami, FL

Dinsmore is seeking a Client Account Specialist at our Miami, FL location.

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

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Client Billing Representative

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore is seeking a Client Billing Representative who 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 ANYWHERE DINSMORE HAS AN OFFICE LOCATION.

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 legal administrative assistants regarding billing matters
Prepares final invoices for transmittal to clients
Print computer bills and provides legal administrative assistants 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
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of billing changes for audit trail; scans related documents into CMS as needed
Prepare ad hoc billing reports upon request from billing attorney
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of legal billing experience
High school diploma is required

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Client E-Billing Representative

Ann Arbor, MI; Bloomington, IN; Boston, MA; Charleston, WV; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Covington, KY; Dayton, OH; Detroit, MI; Frankfort, KY; Groton, CT; Houston, TX; Huntington, WV; Indianapolis, IN; Lewisburg, WV; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Morgantown, WV; Philadelphia, PA; Wheeling, WV

Dinsmore is seeking a Client E-Billing Representative who will be responsible for the daily billing functions including time and cost transfers, write-downs, computer bills, special bills, void/rebills, e-billing vendor site management and attorney inquiries.

Responsibilities

Coordinates all aspects of billing for assigned attorneys, clients and e-billing sites in accordance with Firm policies and procedures
Coordinates all aspects of electronic billing through client electronic billing sites and BillBlast as required by clients
Reviews, edits and processes pre-bills
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 legal administrative assistants regarding billing matters
Prepares final invoices for transmittal to BillBlast or e-billing site
Maintain and disseminate information on e-billing 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
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of e-billing changes for audit trail; scans related documents into CMS, BillBlast and e-billing vendor sites as needed
Perform various matter and e-billing site reconciliations
Update systems and sites with needed information to ensure successful e-billing submissions
Monitor rejections, reductions and adjustments to ensure e-billing invoices are fully processed
Maintain and disseminate information on reporting and e-billing requirements
Make any changes necessary to e-billing formats
Process monthly invoices and follow through with rejections and reductions as necessary
Prepare ad hoc billing reports upon request from billing attorney or leadership
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of legal billing experience
High school diploma is required

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Commercial Processor

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore is seeking a Real Estate Title Insurance and Escrow Processor at our Cincinnati, OH location who will work with title examiners, underwriters, surveyors, attorneys, lenders, loan officers, and real estate agents to acquire, analyze, and organize all necessary documents needed to process title insurance documents and commercial closing transactions.

Responsibilities

Open new files and order title examinations, surveys, and other documents
Prepare title commitments, title reports, proformas, title policies, and construction loan endorsements
Timely and accurately prepare title company closing documents, including closing statements
Coordinate and conduct closings
Disburse escrow funds via checks or wires as required
Electronically record real estate documents with county recorders
Respond to inquiries from all persons involved in a real estate transaction in a timely and professional manner
Work to build strong relationships with attorneys, lenders, examiners, and realtors

Requirements

Ability to balance a demanding workload while providing excellent customer service
Understanding of the title insurance industry
Understanding of real estate documents and recordings
Knowledgeable in real estate regulations and guidelines and document preparation
Ability to handle complex calculations in preparing closing statements
Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and customer services skills
High school diploma, secondary education a plus
Minimum of 4 years of experience in title insurance and loan processing, which includes experience in preparing title insurance commitments and closing statements
Computer skills/industry software, such as SoftPro, Qualia, SMS or RamQuest

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Practice Support Specialist

Louisville, KY

Dinsmore is seeking a Practice Support Specialist at our Louisville, KY location who will support multiple attorneys in connection with general corporate work, litigation and bankruptcy matters.

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
Be trained to coordinate the monthly client billing process
Provide backup overflow assistance to legal administrative assistants as needed

Requirements

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.
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, PowerPoint, and Outlook a plus
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
Other duties as necessary

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Paralegal - LIT/TORT

Indianapolis, IN

Dinsmore is seeking a Paralegal at our Indianapolis, IN location who will support multiple attorneys in connection with Tort Litigation with an emphasis on asbestos.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned cases
Handle all tasks associated with document production and distribution for attorneys
Research medical and legal literature
Locate and interview medical experts
Serve as a liaison between law firms, medical experts and other parties
Prepare medical record chronologies, charts, diagrams, expert witness reports and timelines for use in formulating medical-legal case theories
Contact Clients and opposing firms regarding examinations under oath and court calendar matters
Acts as court liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys, and public
Assist in trial preparation, including organizing and preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks and binders
Assist attorneys with client depositions
Organize and maintains case files

Requirements

3+ years’ experience with general tort, insurance defense, and commercial litigation
College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or experience equivalent
Perform high-quality billable work
Expertise in assisting attorneys through all phases of litigation
Possess the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse case load
Attention to detail and accuracy, and confidentiality
Possess strong technical and database skills
Knowledge and experience with discovery and subpoenas
Understanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedure
Electronic document management experience
Willingness to learn and master new software
Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

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Paralegal - LIT/CML

Miami, FL

Dinsmore is seeking a Litigation Paralegal at our Miami, FL location. The ideal candidate must have at least three years of experience in the area of commercial litigation with either a college degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate or experience equivalent. Strong knowledge and experience with discovery is a must, as well as knowledge accessing and reviewing court dockets.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality billable work and record time in accordance with client/firm policy
Conduct case research and investigation
Analyze and summarize medical and other related records
Manage collection, organization and production of electronic documents
Drafting of discovery and subpoenas
Work with expert consultants and witnesses
Assist multiple attorneys through all phases of litigation
Availability for limited travel to clients and other Dinsmore office

Requirements

Highly skilled, proactive and well-rounded litigation paralegal
Perform high-quality billable work and have expertise in assisting attorneys through all phases of litigation
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and accuracy and confidentiality
Successful candidate will possess strong technical and database skills
All candidates must have knowledge and experience with discovery
Document management experience
Must possess knowledge of state and federal court rules, as well as working knowledge of asbestos court dockets
College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate or equivalent
3+ years of paralegal experience
Candidates should also possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized, have strong technical and database skills, and possess pre-trial experience

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Paralegal - LIT/TORT

Denver, CO

Dinsmore is seeking a Paralegal at our Denver, CO location who will support multiple attorneys in connection with Tort Litigation with an emphasis on construction defect.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality billable work and record time in accordance with client/firm policy
Conduct case research and investigation
Analyze and summarize medical and other related records
Manage collection, organization and production of electronic documents
Draft disclosures, discovery and subpoenas
Work with expert consultants and witnesses
Assist multiple attorneys through all phases of litigation
Availability for limited travel to clients and other Dinsmore offices
Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned cases
Handle all tasks associated with document production and distribution for attorneys
Serve as a liaison between law firms, experts and other parties
Prepare document chronologies, charts, diagrams, expert witness reports and timelines
Assist in trial preparation, including organizing and preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks and binders
Assist attorneys with client depositions

Requirements

3+ years’ experience with general tort, construction defect, insurance defense, and commercial litigation
College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or experience equivalent
Perform high-quality billable work
Expertise in assisting attorneys through all phases of litigation
Possess the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse case load
Attention to detail and accuracy, and confidentiality
Possess strong technical and database skills
Knowledge and experience with discovery and subpoenas
Understanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedure
Electronic document management experience
Willingness to learn and master new software
Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

Salary

Up to $95k

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Legal Administrative Assistant - LIT/CML

Indianapolis, IN

Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Indianapolis, IN location to support multiple attorneys/paralegals in connection with commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

File and client management
Formatting, proofreading and editing of documents
Online filings
Time entry
Expense reimbursements
Travel arrangements
Other administrative support

Requirements

Solid work history including 3-5 recent years providing legal administrative support in the area of litigation required
Effectively reporting to multiple attorneys
Exposure to the following practice areas or a desire and ability to learn these areas is necessary: Environmental, Workers’ Compensation, Commercial Litigation, and TORT
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff including attorneys, paralegals and other Assistants throughout the Firm
Intermediate to advanced-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, .pdf editing software, and related legal software
Experience with E-filing (federal and state)
Experience using attorney timekeeping software and document management systems
Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
Possess strong organizational and time management skills, with a keen 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
We seek candidates that are self-directed, high energy, and have advanced computer skills

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Patent Legal Administrative Assistant - IPR/IPP

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Cincinnati, OH location who will support multiple attorneys/paralegals primarily in connection with all phases of trademark protection and enforcement.

Responsibilities

Completing electronic filings
Communicating professionally and in a timely manner with clients
Carrying out billing
Proofreading, editing, and formatting contracts, spreadsheets, other reports and transaction related documents
Managing docketing
Coordinating travel arrangements, time entry and other legal support functions

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 attorney timekeeping software and electronic document management systems
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 is preferred
Experience in trademark and copyright clearance, prosecution and transactional work is preferred
Experience with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is preferred
Overall knowledge and understanding of domestic and foreign procurement process for patents and trademarks is preferred
Ability to review and communicate docket to attorneys/paralegals, and effectively report to several professionals is preferred
We seek candidates that are self-directed, highly motivated, and have advanced computer skills

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Legal Administrative Assistant - COR/REL

Philadelphia, PA

Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Philadelphia (Wayne), PA location who will support multiple attorneys/paralegals in connection with commercial real estate.

Responsibilities

Management of multiple calendars
Filing/e-filing assistance with various county clerks
Client management
Billing
Time entry and billing support using Aderant/CMS
Formatting, proofreading and editing of documents
Travel arrangements
The position will also be expected to cover limited receptionist duties
Other legal assistant functions

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience with corporate/real estate support
Use of various Microsoft Office applications
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
We seek candidates who are self-directed and have advanced computer skills

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Legal Administrative Assistant - LIT/TORT

Denver, CO

Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Denver, CO location who will support multiple attorneys in the practice of tort litigation.

Responsibilities

File and client management
Formatting, proofreading and editing documents
Online filings
Expense reimbursement processing
Travel arrangements, and other administrative support
Calendaring of court deadlines and appointments
Draft correspondence

Requirements

Experience in litigation for 3 years or more required (i.e., drafting correspondence and basic legal pleadings)
Experience in, or a desire and ability to learn the following areas of law: Torts (e.g., product liability, professional malpractice, trucking and auto accidents, etc.) and Commercial Litigation
Solid work history including 3-5 recent years providing legal administrative support for multiple attorneys
Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, other support staff, and clients
Intermediate to advanced-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, .pdf editing software, and related legal software
Experience with E-filing (federal and state)
Experience using document management systems (iManage experience a plus)
Excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail
Possess strong organizational and time management skills, with a keen 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
We seek candidates who are self-directed, high energy, and have advanced computer skills

Salary

Up to 80k

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Public Finance Legal Administrative Assistant - FNC/PBF

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Cincinnati, OH location to support our Public Finance team. This position requires someone who is detail-oriented and interested in working as part of a team with the ability to manage multiple priorities and with an understanding of the cycle of a municipal bond financing transaction.

Responsibilities

Work closely with lawyers on the preparation of documentation for municipal bond offerings/borrowings, including drafting documents and opinion letters; organizing, proofreading and assembling documents; and coordinating closing logistics
Conduct due-diligence; gathering and organizing financial data related to bond issuers and borrowers from public sources
Prepare and file UCC Financing Statements; researching industry databases, publicly-available information from local governments and other sources, and assisting lawyers with reviewing the applicable law

Requirements

Experience with transactional documents and procedures or similar type work is required
Successful candidates typically have experience processing closing/settlement documents and are familiar with the closing process
Ability to manage and track multiple bond closings simultaneously
Organizational abilities and attention to detail are essential
Ability to professionally communicate with clients via email and telephone
Must portray a polished, professional demeanor, and be able to maintain confidentiality while handling both client-related work as well as administrative duties as it relates to the Office Managing Partner’s responsibilities
Must be able to manage attorney communications, prepare and process documents, write clearly and concisely and maintain schedules and calendars
The successful candidate will be self-directed, high energy with advanced computer skills

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Director of Library Services

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore is seeking a Director of Library Services at our Cincinnati, OH location to oversee the day-to-day research and knowledge management functions for the Firm. This position will establish the Library as a resource for forward thinking information solutions designed to serve the needs of the Firm and its clients.

Responsibilities

Manage costs; prepare and manage the annual Library budget
Plan, develop, coordinate, and oversee the delivery of services including reference, research, instruction, and orientation
Ensure the value of the Firm's investment in research tools through continuous monitoring and development of print and digital collections
Set and meet exemplary service standards for everyone that interacts with the Library staff
Proactively identify and investigate industry trends to highlight resource content gaps and maintain awareness of newly developing alternatives in the marketplace
Interact directly with the MIS Department to ensure that all Library applications are current and up-to-date and online product shortfalls are quickly reported and resolved
Align the Library's goals with practice group leaders by creating relationships with attorneys and department leaders to understand the priorities of each practice group
Participate in Firm efforts to synchronize work product and support best practices
Be an information resource for all administrative departments by participating in cross departmental improvement efforts with peers in these departments
Create ongoing relationships with service providers to ensure contract provisions are providing the scope of content and continuity of access as contractually promised

Requirements

Master's Degree in Library Science preferred
5 plus years of experience in Library Science Management
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a law firm or professional services setting
Advanced proficiency in modern legal research technologies
Strong background in budget creation & maintenance A
Above average computer & Office suite skills
Deliver a commitment to the firm by taking responsibility for actions and outcomes despite obstacles and show the ability to overcome difficult circumstances while maintaining a professional presence. Excellent time management and project management skills, combined with the ability to manage competing priorities. Position requires a leader who can engage with the Library team to pursue the highest level of work and productivity
Take initiative beyond routine responsibility. Seek out and accept new responsibilities. Seek development opportunities to enhance skills
Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Owns mistakes and takes corrective action. Meet scheduled deadlines for all required firm processes as assigned. Meet firm standards for attendance and punctuality. Backs up other team members as needed
Communicates courteously and professionally using excellent verbal and written communications skills. Develops and installs procedures and controls to promote communications and understanding between the Library staff and the attorneys
Demonstrate strong organizational and time management and project management skills while accomplishing detail oriented tasks within given time frames and standards. Requires an attention to detail combined with the ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrate knowledge of the firm's basic policies and procedures, culture, practices, business, and structure. Embraces organizational goals established by firm leadership and promotes those ideas and any changes with enthusiasm and compelling arguments
A track record building and leading high performance teams that work collaboratively to meet established organizational goals. Identify long-term goals and invest appropriate resources as needed; communicate vision in a way that inspires others
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with others. Communicates effectively with a diverse groups of employees and able to champion different ideas. Treats co-workers with courtesy, respect, dignity, fairness, honesty, and presents a positive public image. Participates and contributes fully as a team member
Demonstrate strong training/presentation skills as well an ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill sets

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Senior Staff Accountant

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant at its Cincinnati location. This position assists in the areas of accounting, reconciliation and reporting for multiple ancillary businesses of the Firm.

Responsibilities

Full cycle Accounting and reporting for ancillary businesses including: AR and AP processing and recording, maintaining client relationships, assisting with inquiries regarding invoices, charges, payments and credits
Performing monthly banking, payroll and distribution reconciliations, along with other financial analysis projects as needed
Candidates must demonstrate excellence in accounting and budgeting with strong business acumen
Prepare checks for proprietary of account distribution, proper approval, etc. for both weekly and monthly accounts payable transactions
Randomly audits workflow to ensure that all accounts payable transactions are appropriately authorized and IRS compliant
Assists in the month end closing process, which includes providing supporting information and data
Reviews and approves attorney client development reimbursement requests
Responds to internal inquiries concerning financial data and reporting
Serves as a resource to other administrative departments

Requirements

The ideal candidate has minimum 5-7 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Advanced skills in Excel and QuickBooks

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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore in seeking a strategic thinking, data driven, highly analytical FP&A Manager to join our finance team at our Cincinnati, OH location. The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for managing financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to build and implement new financial and operational reporting tools and structures. This role reports to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities

Manages Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Develops and manages financial reporting, and tracking functions
Meets with administrative leadership regularly to support forecast/budget goals
Analyzes financial and operations data to identify variances, trends, and opportunities for improvement
Assists in development and reporting of KPIs for all firm departments
Oversees monthly high level and detail level analytics on the firm’s performance within given deadlines
Collaborates with administrative teams and information technology managers to gather relevant information for financial analysis
Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting
Assist in the evaluation of potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions
Continuously improving financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Provides regular and ongoing communication of various project status to firm leaders
Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, law firm budgeting and reporting, or a similar role
3+ years of experience in a management role, preferred
Ability to manage teams and projects
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications
Experience in Aderant, Iridium Budget
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

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Client Development Senior Manager

Cincinnati, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Columbus, OH

The role is designed to work closely with the Firm’s CBDO to analyze the Firm’s client base, look for opportunities to drive additional revenues from clients, as well as ensure that current revenue levels for key clients are retained.

The role will also work closely and collaboratively with Partners, Departments, Practice Groups and, where appropriate, the Business Development Committee.

Responsibilities

Client Feedback Program – Run the client feedback program to gain intelligence about the Firm’s performance for key clients and works with the CBDO to engage clients in one-on-one independent interviews.

Ensures the Firm’s most significant clients receive regular client feedback reviews, as well as clients with growth potential. Facilitate those meetings, including the necessary briefings, debriefings and supporting materials required for them.

Implement measures which use the intelligence gained during client feedback meetings to:

Improve the Firm’s client service delivery
Drive the resolution of any follow up actions arising out of meetings
Consider additional opportunities for future revenue development
Identify trends which may affect the delivery of legal services more generally

Lead a program to obtain post transaction/matter reviews following major transactions/matters handled for clients.

Key Clients – Work closely with partners, develop, implement and drive client business development and relationship management plans designed to maintain or increase revenue for targeted clients.

Client Analysis and Revenue Development – Analyze the Firm’s client base to identify areas where the client is not engaging the Firm and/or assesses likely requirements based on client profile. Research client operations, competitor information and other relevant intelligence to liaise with partners and identify ways to capture additional revenues. Work closely with the proposals team, where appropriate, as part of this process.

Client Management - Develop and communicate a sophisticated awareness of client management in its wider context by identifying trends in the market and developments in other industries and sectors. Oversee client development projects designed to achieve more effective and consistent client development practices and processes, such as proactive client reporting. Research, recommend and, as required, lead the implementation of the necessary infrastructure, processes and resources required for effective client development.

Client Listings – Work with the Marketing and Events team, establish systems, such as client lists segmented by seniority, industry sector or areas of interest, to effectively connect with clients for business development activities.

Training - where appropriate, assist in providing training to attorneys in areas such as relationship management and other skills to build a client centric culture.

Other Revenue Development Projects – Other projects as required to build business, profile the Firm’s client base and establish closer and more productive relationships with clients.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree, preferably in Marketing, Business or related fields
Minimum of eight years’ experience, preferably in a law Firm and/or other professional services Firm
Proven track record in business development and/or client development/relationship management preferably in a professional services environment
Genuine interest in business, across business trends and ability to align these with an organization’s strategic direction
Experience in dealing with highly intelligent and demanding internal clients at a senior level
Good listening, written and verbal communications skills
A track record of fully implementing projects to completion
Highly organized
Collaborative and adept at building trust and lasting relationships internally and externally
Self-starter with high levels of initiative and drive
Works well independently and on a team

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Dinsmore HBCU Scholars Program

Charleston, WV; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Denver, CO; Indianapolis, IN; Los Angeles, CA; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Miami, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; San Diego, CA; Tampa, FL; Washington, D.C.

Dinsmore values and promotes diversity in the workplace, the legal profession, and the communities where we work and live. We believe in creating an environment where everyone has equitable access to the best the firm has to offer. We are pleased to offer a new HBCU Diversity Scholarship Program to first-year law students who attend any of the six HBCU law schools and/or any first-year law student who obtained an HBCU undergraduate or graduate program. The scholarship recipient will participate in Dinsmore’s 10-week summer associate program in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, OH; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Indianapolis, IN; Lexington or Louisville, KY; Los Angeles or San Diego, CA; Miami or Tampa, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; Charleston WV; or Washington, DC. Additionally, the chosen recipient will receive a $10,000 scholarship and be eligible for an opportunity to return for a second summer and as a first year associate with Dinsmore following graduation.

Interested first-year law students must apply for this opportunity by January 31, 2025. The application is available by clicking here. We encourage students to submit your application materials at your earliest opportunity to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, at [email protected].

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Buford-Jemison Scholarship Program in Partnership with Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore values and promotes diversity in the workplace, the legal profession, and the communities where we work and live. We are pleased to offer the Buford-Jemison Scholarship Program in partnership with global consumer goods corporation, The Procter & Gamble Company, to first-year law students who are members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession and/or individuals who contribute meaningfully to diversity in their communities.

The recipient will have a salaried summer associate position at Dinsmore and will spend half of their 12-week summer associate experience in the Global Legal Division at Procter & Gamble’s Corporate Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. They will also receive a scholarship of $10,000 and be assigned a dedicated mentor.

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Dinsmore Diversity Scholarship Program in Partnership with Humana Inc., Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville, KY

Dinsmore values and promotes diversity in the workplace, the legal profession, and the communities where we work and live. We are pleased to offer this Diversity Scholarship Program in partnership with American health insurance company, Humana, to first-year law students who are members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession and/or individuals who contribute meaningfully to diversity in their communities.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Humana is a for-profit American health insurance company. In 2024, Humana ranked No. 38 on the Fortune 500 list, making it the highest ranked Kentucky-based employer and one of the largest United States health insurance providers. One scholarship recipient will be a salaried summer associate at both Dinsmore and Humana, spending half of the 12-week summer associate program with Dinsmore and half with Humana's Legal Department receiving summer associate salary from each respective employer. The recipient will also receive a scholarship of $10,000 ($5,000 from Dinsmore and $5,000 from Humana), to be paid at the conclusion of the 12-week program.

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Dinsmore Scholarship Program in Partnership with Lockheed Martin, Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, OH

Dinsmore values and promotes diversity in the workplace, the legal profession, and the communities where we work and live. We are pleased to offer this Scholarship Program in partnership with global aerospace and defense company, Lockheed Martin, to law students who are members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession and/or individuals who contribute meaningfully to diversity in their communities.

One Dinsmore scholarship recipient will be a salaried Dinsmore summer associate, who will spend up to half of their summer interning with Lockheed Martin’s corporate legal department. The recipient will also receive from Dinsmore a scholarship of up to $7,500, a housing stipend, and be assigned a mentor at Dinsmore who will serve as a dedicated resource for professional development.

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Labor and Employment Associates

Labor & Employment Associate

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Commercial Finance Senior Associate

Commercial Workout / Commercial Litigation Associate

Intellectual Property Transactions Associate

Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate

Real Estate Associate

Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate

Litigation Attorney - Tort Practice Group

Summer Associates - First-Year Law Students

Corporate Transactional, Regulatory, and Compliance Partners and Associates – Health Care Practice Group

Transactional Tax Partner

Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate - Commercial Litigation Practice Group

Patent Litigation Associate

Patent Associates

Patent Associate (physics)

Patent Associate (electrical engineering or computer science)

Patent Associate (chemical engineering)

Patent Associate (biochemistry or chemistry)

Patent Associate (materials science)

Patent Associate (mechanical engineering)

Litigation Associate

Litigation Attorney - Tort Practice Group

Litigation Associate

Patent Agents/Technical Specialists

Patent Agents/Technical Specialists

Conflicts Attorney

Office Services Clerk

Office Services Clerk

Business Intake/Conflicts Representative

Client Account Specialist

Client Billing Representative

Client E-Billing Representative

Commercial Processor

Practice Support Specialist

Paralegal - LIT/TORT

Paralegal - LIT/CML

Paralegal - LIT/TORT

Legal Administrative Assistant - LIT/CML

Patent Legal Administrative Assistant - IPR/IPP

Legal Administrative Assistant - COR/REL

Legal Administrative Assistant - LIT/TORT

Public Finance Legal Administrative Assistant - FNC/PBF

Director of Library Services

Senior Staff Accountant

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Client Development Senior Manager

Dinsmore HBCU Scholars Program

Buford-Jemison Scholarship Program in Partnership with Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio

Dinsmore Diversity Scholarship Program in Partnership with Humana Inc., Louisville, Kentucky

Dinsmore Scholarship Program in Partnership with Lockheed Martin, Cincinnati, Ohio

Dinsmore Once Again Shows Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

Dinsmore is committed to diversity, equity, & inclusion.

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