Legal Assistant<p>We are in search of a Legal Assistant to join a prominent firm in Cincinnati, Ohio. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Handle correspondence and ensure timely responses to inquiries.</p><p>• Play a key role in trial preparation, including the creation of exhibit binders and scheduling depositions.</p><p>• Maintain and manage client contacts, emails, and print documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.</p><p>• Process invoices for client disbursements and firm expenses.</p><p>• Record, review, and correct time entries for assigned timekeepers.</p><p>• File court documents as necessary and maintain a comprehensive pleading file index.</p><p>• Coordinate work-related travel arrangements.</p><p>• Respond to requests with urgency, prioritize work, monitor deadlines, and communicate the same to the assigned team.</p><p><br></p>Legal Assistant<p>Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented <strong>Legal Assistant</strong> to join their legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide direct support to attorneys and legal professionals in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. The ideal candidate will be skilled at multitasking, managing legal documentation, and delivering exceptional administrative assistance to ensure efficiency in legal processes.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, file, and manage a variety of legal documents, including correspondence, contracts, affidavits, and pleadings.</li><li>Maintain organized case files and documentation to ensure accuracy and easy retrieval.</li><li>Manage and coordinate schedules, arrange meetings, and help plan travel or logistical requirements for attorneys.</li><li>Monitor court deadlines, filing obligations, and compliance standards, ensuring no deadlines are missed.</li><li>Conduct basic legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other legal databases and summarize findings for attorneys.</li><li>Interface professionally with clients, witnesses, outside counsel, and court officials as required.</li><li>Answer phones, direct calls, and assist with general office administrative needs.</li><li>Track billable hours, generate invoices, and maintain proper documentation for billing and accounting purposes.</li></ul><p><br></p>Administrative AssistantWe are in the search for a proficient Administrative Assistant to become a part of our team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The successful candidate will be expected to offer comprehensive support to our firm, handling various clerical tasks and assisting with legal filings and pleadings.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Carry out a variety of clerical tasks to support the firm<br>• Assist with the preparation and filing of legal pleadings<br>• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office<br>• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook for various tasks<br>• Maintain organized and accurate records of legal proceedings<br>• Respond to inquiries and provide information to stakeholders<br>• Contribute to the preparation of legal documents and reports<br>• Collaborate with team members on administrative projects<br>• Assist with other administrative duties as needed.
