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