Litigation Legal Assistant

STARK & KNOLL CO LPA; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

STARK & KNOLL CO LPA is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive full-time Litigation Legal Assistant based in Dayton, OH. In this role, you will support our active litigation practice, assisting attorneys through various stages of a case from intake to trial preparation.

The ideal candidate must have strong organizational skills, understand Ohio court rules, and be collaborative. Familiarity with Microsoft 365, legal documents, and the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure is essential. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of civil litigation assistant experience.
• Familiarity with Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure and e-filing protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and legal case management tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars and critically track court deadlines.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents.
• Handle electronic filing across various courts in Ohio.
• Assist with compiling and organizing trial documents.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients.
• Manage daily incoming mail and client files.

Skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of Ohio court rules

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Excellent spelling and grammar

Strong communication skills

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Company Description

Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling (PSE) has been serving businesses, individuals, and the public sector throughout the Miami Valley and the State of Ohio for over a century. With a team of more than 15 dedicated attorneys, each focused on specific practice areas, the firm delivers cost-effective, efficient solutions. PSE's rich history, deep knowledge of the region, and established relationships with past, present, and future community leaders make it a trusted partner for legal counsel. We work collaboratively to develop innovative strategies for short- and long-term success.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Litigation Legal Assistant role based in Dayton, OH. A detail-oriented, proactive Legal Assistant will support our active litigation practice. In this role, you will play a critical part in assisting attorneys in the life cycle of a case, from initial intake through trial preparation. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, understands Ohio court rules, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars, track critical court deadlines, schedule depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and general correspondence.
• Handle electronic filing (e-filing) across various Ohio county common pleas courts, appellate courts, and federal courts (CM/ECF).
• Assist attorneys with compiling, organizing, and indexing documents for discovery and trial exhibits.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and vendors.
• Maintain physical and electronic client files, track billable time or expenses, and manage daily incoming mail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of civil litigation assistant experience.
• Familiarity with Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure and regional e-filing protocols.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal case management software and tools commonly used in the field.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills, alongside a high level of accuracy in document management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

We offer a supportive working environment, competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send resume to: Art Miller, Legal Administrator, Pickrel Schaeffer & Ebeling, 40 North Main Street, Suite 2700, Dayton, OH 45423 or email: [e-mail].