Legal Assistant - Litigation (Cincinnati)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Composes or prepares documents and in/out correspondence according to Firm standards.
• Aid in trial preparation, including but not limited to the creation of exhibit binders and coordination of depositions.
• Under the direction of the assigning attorney, correspond with clients and vendors.
• Manage client contacts, emails, and print documents, as well as process mail.
• Process invoices for client disbursements and firm expenses for payment.
• Timely enter, review, and correct time entries for assigned timekeepers.
• File documents with courts as needed; maintain pleading file index.
• Aid in work-related travel arrangements.
• Create, maintain, and retire files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy.
• Respond to requests with a sense of urgency; Prioritize work, monitor deadlines, and communicate the same to the assigned team.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, credibility, and personal effectiveness.
• Show excellent organizational skills.
• Be able to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities in a high-volume setting.
• Show thoroughness and strong attention to detail.
• Collaborate well with colleagues and work effectively as a team; possess effective written and oral communication skills.
• Be flexible and dependable.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Have at least two years of related experience in a law firm, with litigation experience preferred.
• Have experience supporting multiple attorneys/supervisors.
• Show proficiency in iManage.
• Show experience working in Microsoft Office.