Legal Assistant - Litigation (Columbus)

About the role

Taft is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our Litigation practice group in Taft’s Columbus office. We are seeking a legal assistant with 2+ years’ experience to support a team of 3-4 attorneys in varied practice groups ranging from white collar criminal defense, litigation, and healthcare. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency; prioritizes work, monitors deadlines, and communicates the same to the assigned team.
• Composes or prepares documents and in/out correspondence for extremely high-volume practice(s).
• Transcribes dictation for heavy end user attorneys.
• Enters and reviews time charges for multiple attorneys.
• Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with internal policies.
• Dockets time sensitive dates per attorney’s specific requests.
• Assist with trial preparation including but not limited to formation of exhibit binders and coordinating depositions.
• Assist in managing client contacts, emails, and print documents as well as processing mail.
• Processes invoices for client disbursements and firm expenses for payment.
• File documents with courts as needed; maintain pleading file index.
• Assist with work-related travel arrangements and submits receipts for same.
• Performs other administrative/clerical duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent proofreading and writing skills.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, credibility, and personal effectiveness.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities in a high-volume setting.
• Thoroughness and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate well with colleagues and work effectively as a team.
• Must be flexible and dependable.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of related experience in a law firm preferred (litigation experience preferred).
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys/supervisors preferred.
• Proficiency in iManage preferred.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office required.