Legal Assistant (OH-Remote)

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

401(k) plan match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. invites applications for a Remote Legal Assistant to support Ohio offices in civil litigation and corporate matters. This full-time position offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with collaborative work alongside attorneys and clients.

The role emphasizes drafting, filing, calendar management, and dictation, including E‑Filing and trial scheduling. OH state and federal filings are required, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior legal assistant experience servicing litigators in civil defense in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm.
• Strong working knowledge in insurance defense and general liability.
• OH State and Federal Court filing, including E‑Filing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to use dictation software and a machine.
• Solid analytical and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and prepares correspondence and documents as required (reports, filings, pleadings, motions, opinions, letters, etc.).
• Monitor files and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement; handle sensitive materials.
• Assist attorneys in all aspects of litigation including digital dictation, scheduling, electronic filing, and file maintenance.
• Maintain calendar for trial and discovery deadlines; obtain settings and assist in preparation.
• Answer incoming calls and route to proper person.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation support

Dictation software

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national firm, has an immediate opening for a Remote Legal Assistant for our Ohio Offices. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package offered. The individual in this role will assist attorneys in defending civil litigation matters in the areas of general liability and corporate matters. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

What you'll do

• Under attorney direction, drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required, including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to the case.
• Assist attorneys in all aspects of litigation, including but not limited to digital dictation, scheduling, electronic filing, and maintaining files.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates, and assists in preparation.
• Answers incoming phone calls and routes to the proper person.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior legal assistant experience supportinglitigators incivil defense in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge in the area of specialization (insurance defense and general liability).
• OH State and Federal Court filing, including E‑Filing experience.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to use dictation software and a machine.
• Solid analytical and drafting skills.
• Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.

Our firm offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time hourly employees.

• medical, dental & vision insurance
• employer-paid life insurance
• employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• generous 401(k) plan match
• paid vacation
• and more

Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary.

QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking enthusiastic candidates eager to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Join a Team of Difference Makers

Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm.