Legal Assistant (OH-Remote)

Overview

This role is a full-time Remote Legal Assistant position supporting attorneys who defend civil litigation matters in the areas of general liability and corporate matters. The position is remote for the organization’s Ohio offices and involves close collaboration with clients and firm employees.

Responsibilities

• Under attorney direction, draft and prepare correspondence and other written documents as needed, including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, and other case-related documents.
• Monitor case files and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement; handle highly sensitive issues and materials related to the matter.
• Assist with all aspects of litigation, including digital dictation, scheduling, electronic filing, and maintaining files.
• Maintain calendars for trial and discovery deadlines; obtain trial settings and coordinate and assist in preparation.
• Answer incoming phone calls and route to the appropriate person.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of prior legal assistant experience supporting litigators in civil defense in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge of insurance defense and general liability.
• OH State and Federal Court filing, including E-Filing experience.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to use dictation software and a machine.
• Solid analytical and drafting skills.
• Critical thinking skills; superior communication and organizational skills; decisive judgment; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package for full-time hourly employees, including:
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
  • Generous 401(k) plan match
  • Paid vacation
• Compensation is commensurate with experience.
• Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary.

Location

Remote for the organization’s Ohio offices.