Tax & Estates Legal Practice Assistant

FBT Gibbons; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys and timekeepers in tax, benefits, and estates matters. The role is part of the Client Support Team (CST) Shared Team and emphasizes proactive, detail-oriented client service in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of legal practice assistant experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of legal practice assistant experience required; tax, benefits and estates experience preferred.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software programs.
• Ability to learn and apply CST workflow application proficiently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Understand the specific needs and business of the practice areas.
• Manage the business intake process, run adversary searches, draft engagement letters, and open new files.
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents and correspondence using various software applications and according to instructions.
• Proofread documents and correspondence for content, spelling, grammar, language usage, and punctuation, and save documents in final form.
• Maintain and manage timekeeper calendars, including court docket deadlines, conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and other meetings as requested.
• Assist as needed with projects, overflow work, administrative work, and other duties to provide support to attorneys and colleagues.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years legal practice assistant experience

Tools

CST workflow application

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys and timekeepers in tax, benefits, and estates matters. The role is part of the Client Support Team (CST) Shared Team and emphasizes proactive, detail-oriented client service in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of legal practice assistant experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining discretion and professionalism.