Litigation Legal Assistant - Columbus, Ohio

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Aspen Careers is partnering with a law firm located in Columbus, Ohio on the following position:

Position: Litigation Legal Assistant - Columbus, Ohio

Company

Our client specializes in business litigation and trial practice, catering to both individual and corporate clients in state and federal courts. Located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, this firm is renowned for its comprehensive legal services and nationally recognized expertise across a broad spectrum of practice areas. Their attorneys are seasoned with decades of experience and offer a meticulous approach to tackling their client's unique business challenges and disputes.

Benefits and Features

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement benefits: 401K contributions with matching and Roth IRA
• Annual Bonus based on firm's performance
• Staff appreciation breakfasts/lunches
• Paid parking

The Role You Will Play

As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you will be an integral part of our legal team, providing critical support for day-to-day litigation tasks. Your role will encompass:

• Drafting and managing correspondence between courts, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Managing multiple attorney calendars and preparing travel arrangements.
• Preparing and filing all pleadings both electronically and traditionally in various courts across Ohio and other states and working with local counsel.
• Prepare subpoenas and coordinate with courier service.
• Preparing trial notebooks.
• Preparing document production, including Bates-label documents.
• Assist in the preparation of depositions (reserve conference room, court reporter, etc.).
• Scanning client documents and uploading them into legal software.
• Occasionally greeting clients and visitors at our office and handling incoming calls for the firm.

Background Profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, with a minimum of five years of experience in litigation support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with clients, attorneys, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal software, electronic filing systems, and MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff.