Legal Assistant

About the role

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for an in-person position based in our downtown Cincinnati, Ohio office. Legal Aid is Southwest Ohio’s largest non-profit law firm, dedicated to reducing poverty and ensuring family stability through effective legal assistance.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and paralegal advocates in serving clients and managing administrative projects
• Draft legal documents and letters from approved templates
• Utilize technology and maintain organized, accurate records
• Format and electronically file legal documents
• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage assignments from multiple advocates

Requirements

• Three or more years of relevant secretarial, paralegal, administrative assistant, or office management experience
• Family law experience a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to type accurately at 60+ words per minute
• Comfort with Adobe Acrobat and electronic filing processes
• Positive attitude towards learning and adaptability in a dynamic setting

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-funded pension contribution
• 401K retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

Pay

This is a non-exempt position with a pay range of $23+/hour, depending on experience.