Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Aid of Western Ohio; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) seeks an Administrative Assistant for its Findlay office to provide essential case management, administrative, and secretarial support to the firm.

The role supports staff in delivering high-quality civil legal services to eligible individuals and groups in western Ohio. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office on Windows, and a commitment to serving low-income communities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated administrative experience and strong secretarial skills.
• Experience using computer systems, including Microsoft Office applications in a Windows environment.
• Ability to relate effectively with low‑income individuals; demonstrated dependability, professionalism, and integrity; and a clear commitment to legal services and serving low‑income communities.
• Demonstrated familiarity with computer systems and software used for effective case management and delivery of legal services through telecommunications, internet, and network systems.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including effective telephone communication and clear written and oral communication.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative and to maintain the confidential nature of the firm and its practice.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a multi‑function office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, administrative, and secretarial support to LAWO.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Organizational skills

Tools

Word processing

Email

Calendaring software

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO), a non‑profit law firm that provides free legal help in civil legal matters to eligible individuals and groups in western Ohio, seeks an administrative assistant for its Findlay office. The administrative assistant will be responsible for providing case management, administrative, and secretarial support to LAWO.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrated administrative experience and strong secretarial skills.
• Experience and proficiency using computer systems, including word processing, email, calendaring software, and Microsoft Office applications in a Windows environment.
• Ability to relate effectively with low‑income individuals; demonstrated dependability, professionalism, and integrity; and a clear commitment to legal services and serving low‑income communities.
• Demonstrated familiarity with computer systems and software used for effective case management and delivery of legal services through telecommunications, internet, and network systems.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including effective telephone communication and clear written and oral communication.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative and to maintain the confidential nature of the firm and its practice.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a multi‑function office environment.

Preferred Qualifications / Additional Considerations

• Fluency in Spanish (oral and written) is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience working in a law office or public service setting is a plus.
• This position requires travel to LAWO’s Defiance office on an as‑needed basis; therefore, candidates with a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and the ability to maintain automobile insurance throughout employment are preferred.

Competitive salary based on relevant experience; comprehensive fringe benefits.

To Apply: Please visit https://www.lawolaw.org/careers-with-lawo/ to submit your application. Position will remain open until filled.

LAWO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment welcoming to all individuals. Applicants requiring accommodation for the interview/application process should contact the recruitment coordinator at [e-mail].