Legal Assistant

Aspen Careers, LLC

Legal Assistant

Columbus, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Aspen Careers is partnering with a local law firm that is seeking to hire a full-time experienced legal assistant for its downtown Columbus office.

    The Role:

    This legal assistant will work with attorneys providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to:

    • Providing support to attorneys in the estate planning and corporate practice area of the firm.
    • Act as liaison between internal departments and outside agencies.
    • Preparation/revision of correspondence, to clients, courts, and other parties.   
    • Draft, review, and organize legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and corporate tax filings.
    • Maintain organized case files and databases, ensuring all documents are accurate and up to date. 
    • Maintain calendars, CLE reports, and time records.
    • Review, edit, and coordinate bills with the accounting department.
    • Assist with Time Entries and New Client Reports.
    • Various office and client filing; Conducting legal research and proofreading documents.

    How This Employer Shows Appreciation:

    • Competitive salary and benefits package
    • 401K
    • Casual work environment/flexibility
    • Free parking
    • Annual Holiday Party
    • Employee Appreciation outings/summer picnics
    • Friendly/collaborative working environment

    Background Profile:

    • Previous experience supporting attorneys in the estate planning practice area. 
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills.
    • Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines.
    • Strong typing and organization skills and be detail-oriented.
    • Knowledge of MS Word.

    Ready to apply? Have questions or want to hear more? We are happy to help! Please call our office at 614-992-1010 or email your resume to Shelley Baxter at sbaxter@aspen-careers.com for immediate and confidential consideration.