Litigation Legal Assistant - CareerBuilder Premium Subscription

Aspen Careers is partnering with a local law firm that is seeking to hire a full-time experienced litigation legal assistant for its downtown Columbus office.

The Role:

This legal assistant will work with multiple attorneys providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to:

• Providing support to multiple attorneys and paralegals in the litigation practice area,
• Act as liaison between internal departments and outside agencies,
• Preparation/revision of correspondence, memoranda, and other documents,
• Draft pleadings and other documents for filing,
• Assist with electronically filing documents with courts,
• Maintain calendars, monitor deadlines and docket entries,
• Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material,
• Assist in managing client contracts, emails, and printed documents as well as process mail,
• Prepare and gather exhibits for trial binders,
• Assist with organizing large volumes of documents, scheduling depositions and mediations,
• Conduct telephone conferences and scheduling of meetings.
• Assist in other areas, as needed.

How This Employer Shows Appreciation:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 401K
• HSA/FSA
• Generous Parental Leave
• Friendly/collaborative working environment

Background Profile:

• 4-6 years of experience working in litigation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload
• Strong typing and organization skills and be detail-oriented
• Proficient in MS Word, InTapp, LMS+, and iManage or equivalent.

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