Litigation Legal Assistant - Columbus, Ohio

Roetzel & Andress; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Roetzel & Andress in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to manage administrative tasks and support attorneys. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with 2-3 years of experience preferred. This role offers a chance for hybrid-remote work and requires proficiency in various office software.

Responsibilities include managing client communications, document filing, and assisting with billing. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Leann Miljus at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of litigation legal assistant or law firm experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and perform tasks accurately.
• Proficiency in communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and clerical tasks for attorneys.
• Assist with client billing and scheduling.
• Maintain orderly filing and document management.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Electronic document management software

e-Filing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Roetzel & Andress LPA, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant in Columbus, Ohio. We prefer 2-3 years of business litigation or law firm experience but will train the right candidate. Roetzel is a full-service law firm with offices located throughout Ohio, Florida, and Chicago. The firm provides comprehensive legal services to national and international corporations, closely held and family-run businesses, institutions, organizations, and individuals.

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for managing day-to-day administrative and clerical needs of the practice. The ideal candidate is an initiative‑taker, highly motivated, with excellent communication, organizational and computer skills. This is an excellent opportunity, including hybrid‑remote work schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to the attorneys and backup support to legal assistants in support of their specific practice group’s needs and requirements.

Key Duties/Accountabilities Include (but not limited to)

• Transcribe/type all correspondence, produce letters, court documents, legal forms, internal administrative forms as directed or required and schedule depositions.
• Responsible for incoming, outgoing, and internal mail of assignment and the office in general.
• Maintain orderly filing of correspondence/documents in iManage for all matters assigned to supervising attorneys.
• Assist attorney with client billing, as directed.
• Maintain updated professional schedules/calendars of assigned attorneys.
• Manage appropriate communications with clients and professional associates on behalf of assigned attorneys, as directed.
• Complete and process miscellaneous disbursement charge records pertaining to client billings in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete and process required forms for the opening of new matters and closing files as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with legal assistant overflow work from within practice group or in other practice groups when requested and as available.
• Perform additional legal assistant duties required by the involvement of assigned attorneys in any firm administrative duties, firm committees, and community/professional associations and organizations.
• Make required travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.
• General administrative office and reception duties as assigned.

Recommended Position Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalency, with 2-3 years of litigation legal assistant or law firm experience preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and perform the duties above in a timely and accurate manner.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interact with employees and vendors.
• Initiative‑taker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail to function in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic document management software, and e‑Filing.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to meet time‑sensitive deadlines is required.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work and time.
• Customer service attitude, approach, and professionalism in dealing with internal and external individuals.
• Detail‑oriented, excellent communication skills, excellent proof‑reading skills and ability to be flexible with priorities and workflow.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, take direction, prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• OH Notary Public, a plus.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, references, and compensation requirement to Leann Miljus at [e-mail].

Roetzel & Andress is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Roetzel & Andress maintains a policy of non‑discrimination and inclusion with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All decisions as to employment with the Firm are governed solely on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, and are not influenced or informed in any manner by the employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by statute.