Paralegal Legal Assistant
Legal
Columbus Ohio Direct Hire Jun 11, 2024

Join our dynamic team in Columbus, OH, as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant! The Paralegal/Legal Assistant is a crucial contributor, supporting attorneys to provide the highest level of service to internal and external clients.

As a proactive team member, the Paralegal/Legal Assistant excels in balancing multiple work demands, ensuring the quality and timeliness of their work, and maintaining client and Firm confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage attorneys' day-to-day schedules, including:
  • Calendar management
  • Coordinating travel arrangements
  • Planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, and depositions
  • Recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, filing requirements, and evidence-gathering
  • Opening and sorting mail
  • Prepare and edit various legal documents, including letters, memoranda, briefs, pleadings, agreements, contracts, and presentations, utilizing MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Relativity for e-discovery.
  • Review monthly billing proformas for accuracy and completeness.
  • Perform client, matter, and timekeeper inquiries, and assist with narrative edits.
  • Answer phones, accurately take and relay messages.
  • Arrange video conferencing and set up conference calls.
  • Communicate orally and in writing with clients, court reporters, and internal personnel.
  • Process reimbursements, expense reports, and check requests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet research skills.
  • Familiarity with document management systems and attorney time entry software.
  • Advanced experience in calendar management through Outlook.
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
  • Comfortable working under extreme deadlines while maintaining professionalism.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
  • Build collaborative relationships with other functional areas within the firm.
  • Ability to anticipate and act as a team member by assisting where needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

  • $70,000 - $80,000 per year based on experience
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401k (Match offered after 1 year)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • AD&D/Group Life Insurance
  • Free Parking
  • Full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM