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