Legal Services Assistant - Litigation

Ice Miller Llp; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

401k with employer match

Life insurance

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP, a national law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Services Assistant to support multiple attorneys in our litigation practice group in Columbus, OH. The role requires strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.

The position offers a salary range of $56,000 to $80,000 dependent on experience, with regular full-time employment. Responsibilities include e-filing, file management, scheduling, deadlines, drafting documents, travel coordination,

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a legal services assistant or other legal support position.
• Experience supporting Litigation Attorneys.
• Excellent clerical skills including grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of administrative practice for the litigation group.
• E-file in federal and state courts and adhere to local or judge-specific requirements.
• Prepare and process outgoing correspondence via email or mail; arrange for courier services when required.
• Monitor, organize and prioritize ongoing client projects.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files.
• Schedule meetings, appointments and related activities for multiple assignments.
• Docket deadlines and court dates; familiarity with Milana is a plus.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and other legal document shells.
• Coordinate travel and conferences and manage IT/facilities setups as needed.
• Proofread documents for formatting, grammar and accuracy.

Skills

Legal support

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Milana

BigHand

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Columbus, OH, US

Job Summary:

Ice Miller LLP, a national law firm, is seeking an experienced litigation Legal Services Assistant to support multiple attorneys in our litigation practice group. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail to be successful in this position.

***Salary in the range of $56,000 - $80,000 dependent experience level***

• Manage all aspects of administrative practice, including legal and non-legal processes
• E-file in federal and state courts, and be able to determine and follow local or judge specific requirements related to same
• Prepare and process outgoing correspondence through email, regular mail/overnight delivery, or fax; arrange for specialized mail or courier services as required
• Monitor, organize and prioritize ongoing client projects
• Organize and maintain files, both electronic and physical, within the guidelines set by the firm.
• Manage scheduling of meetings, appointments, client-related activities, and business development related activities on electronic calendars for multiple legal assignments
• Docket deadlines, court dates, and other case-related dates within the guidelines set by the firm. Experience with Milana a plus.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and other legal document shells
• Handle administrative tasks such as reimbursements, as well as coordinate travel, meetings, and conference calls including IT and facilities set-ups
• Proofread documents to ensure appropriate formatting, grammar, punctuation, spelling, accuracy, and completeness
• Anticipate the needs of legal assignments in order to promote timekeeper efficiencies
• Maintain positive relations with internal clients and co-workers and contribute to the self-directed team structure to assist with overflow and specialized tasks within guidelines set by the firm
• Proactive utilization of workflow management system (BigHand) to manage assignments from timekeepers, maintain an organized workload and assist others during PTO or peak periods.
• Five years of experience as a legal services assistant or other legal support position
• Experience supporting Litigation Attorneys
• High school diploma required
• Excellent clerical skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Strong technology skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent client service skills in person, over the phone and via email
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in dealing with a diverse group of professionals
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently and proactively
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality while dealing with internal and client data
• Ability to work in the office and remotely, with the appropriate internet capabilities as directed
• Must be able to perform all essential job duties

Other Requirements:

The requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equipment Operated:

This position requires extensive use of a computer and telephone. This position also requires the use of printing, copying, faxing and scanning equipment.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; talk; see; and hear.

Mental Requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions while traveling. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Ice Miller is committed to recruiting, developing and retaining talented attorneys and professional staff from all backgrounds. To succeed, we take great pride in a culture where everyone at Ice Miller feels respected, is treated fairly and has the opportunity to perform to their highest potential.

Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Ice Miller LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits provided include Paid time off, Health insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, 401k (with an employer match), life insurance, and many others.