Senior Litigation Practice Assistant

FBT Gibbons LLP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support our attorneys and timekeepers in a fast-paced litigation environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional communication with clients and team members.

The successful candidate will manage intake, draft engagement letters, prepare and file documents electronically, and maintain calendars. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CST workflow is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of legal practice assistant experience required.
• Prior litigation experience required.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software programs.
• Ability to learn and apply CST workflow application at a proficient level.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team structure.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Understand the specific needs and business of the practice areas.
• Manage the business intake process, run adversary searches, draft screening memos and engagement letters, and open new files.
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• E-file documents with federal and state courts and other agencies.
• Maintain and manage timekeeper calendars, including court deadlines and meetings.
• Assist with projects, overflow work and other duties to support attorneys and colleagues.
• Process and distribute mail, prepare audit letter responses, and review client billing statements.
• Use CST workflow application to enter and manage support requests from start to completion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CST workflow application

Microsoft Office

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support our attorneys and timekeepers in a fast-paced litigation environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional communication with clients and team members.

The successful candidate will manage intake, draft engagement letters, prepare and file documents electronically, and maintain calendars. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CST workflow is essential.