Legal Assistant (Litigation)

About the role

Bricker Graydon Wyatt is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our team in various practice areas, including Employee Benefits and Litigation. The role is available in Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland, OH, and Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and edit legal documents, correspondence, reports, and internal forms accurately and efficiently
• Review documents and forms to ensure accuracy and completeness, including verification of client and plan information, dates, addresses, identification numbers, and other critical details
• Coordinate the preparation, organization, maintenance, and updating of employee benefit plan documents and related electronic records
• Maintain plan books, client files, and electronic document management systems in accordance with firm procedures
• Draft engagement letters, set up new client matters, and assist with client onboarding activities
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas and supporting materials, and coordinate meeting logistics for attorneys and clients
• Maintain calendars, schedule appointments, and monitor deadlines for assigned attorneys
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, handling phone calls and correspondence professionally and efficiently
• Aid in document organization, including preparation of tables of contents and other supporting materials as needed
• Proactively review and release attorney time entries and assist with billing and pre-bill review processes to meet monthly deadlines
• Cook up travel arrangements and submit expense reports for assigned attorneys and team members
• Perform or oversee administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, filing, mail distribution, document management, and file maintenance
• Support other attorneys and legal assistants during high-volume periods or team member absences

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Executive Assistant, or in a comparable professional support role
• Prior law firm or professional services experience
• Employee benefits experience preferred

Qualifications

• Strong typing, formatting, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Knowledge of litigation processes, including pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and court procedures
• Familiarity with regulatory filings and agency procedures (such as Public Utilities Commission, FERC, or state energy boards)
• Exceptional organization, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage calendars, deadlines, and multiple priorities effectively
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating as part of a team
• Flexible and responsive to time-sensitive demands; willingness to work beyond regular business hours when necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with tools such as iManage, Aderant, Interaction, and PreBill Manager is a plus
• Skilled in legal document preparation, transcription, and editing

Skills

• Strong typing, formatting, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge of litigation processes, including pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and court procedures
• Familiarity with regulatory filings and agency procedures (such as Public Utilities Commission, FERC, or state energy boards)
• Exceptional organization, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage calendars, deadlines, and multiple priorities effectively
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating as part of a team
• Flexible and responsive to time-sensitive demands; willingness to work beyond regular business hours when necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with tools such as iManage, Aderant, Interaction, and PreBill Manager is a plus
• Skilled in legal document preparation, transcription, and editing

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, firm-paid short- and long-term disability, parental leave, an HSA with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, competitive paid time off, and more.

Pay

Pay Range: $60,000–$75,000/yr. (Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and internal equity.)

Schedule

Hybrid Schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote)