Legal Assistant

About the role

Vorys is a special place! Vorys offers competitive pay, professional development, a robust benefits package on day one, and a culture of client service that permeates not only how we serve clients, but how we treat one another. Join us and experience The Vorys Difference!

Essential Functions

• Prepare practice-specific documents, paper court filings and e-filings, update electronic and hard copy files like pleading/correspondence/closing folders/etc., proofread documents.
• Copy and scan documents for attorneys as requested.
• Delegate tasks and projects to appropriate team members based on workload, skillset, and priority to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of assignments.
• Read, sort, date, and scan incoming mail when requested.
• Ensure that outgoing mail is delivered timely and specify types of delivery.
• Schedule and calendar meetings and deadlines for attorneys.
• Open new files, request conflict of interest checks, maintain client and general files, conduct periodic review of possible storage of older files, and prepare files to be closed.
• Review proforma reports and make electronic revisions, when requested.
• Receive clients and visitors as requested.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and excellence in all client interactions and communications.
• Observe confidentiality of attorney-client relationships.
• Keep all attorney coverage notes as well as special processes updated in OneNote.
• Absorb and delegate tasks and projects to other legal assistants and attorneys in the practice group(s) as time permits and as requested by other attorneys, Document Services Center, the Legal Administrative Support & Training Manager, and/or Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Excellent spelling and proofreading skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Word skills
• Typing (45+ wpm)
• Effective delegation and collaboration skills
• Recent knowledge of court filing procedures, including electronic filing
• Ability to organize, prioritize and produce quality work
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Adaptable to changing demands from multiple people
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Self-motivated and flexible to complete assignments in a timely manner
• Strong team-working abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired

• MS Excel
• iManage/Work 10
• Chrome River
• PDF conversions and manipulations
• MS OneNote
• Working Knowledge of AI

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in similar field required.
• Previous law firm experience preferred.
• Litigation experience preferred.

Pay

The expected pay scale for this position is $30.00–$41.54 per hour (overtime eligible per applicable laws) with an approximate annualized equivalent of $58,500.00–$81,000.00 based on 37.50 hrs./week. Actual earnings may vary. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, education, work location, and market conditions.