Join a Mission-Driven Team

A well-established law office in Ohio is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team. If you are passionate about helping others with confidence and peace of mind, we want to hear from you.

This role will be based out of one of our Central Ohio office locations (specific location details will be shared with qualified candidates).

We are seeking someone dedicated to helping others in the Legal Assistant role. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a wide range of responsibilities that help support clients. To be successful in the role, you must be able to explain various types of documents and desired outcomes to clients in easy-to-understand language. You'll be educating clients on important topics, gathering information about clients, and holding meetings with clients to ensure the correct information is in their file. You will be in meetings with clients discussing the important documents you're collecting and the specific information needed. In addition, this role includes clerical work regarding client documents. This position is an in-person role.

This position is very customer service-oriented and requires attention to detail and an understanding of how to communicate with others regarding private, sensitive information. Success in this role requires a combination of efficiency, proactivity, and enthusiasm. You will be front-facing and interacting with clients daily.

• Communicate with clients and other parties to provide timely updates and gather necessary information regarding a client's assets.

• Communicate with clients and other parties to answer non-legal questions about the status of the case.

• Monitor case processes, deadlines, and important timeframes and milestones.

• Educate clients about the needs of certain items and how they work together with their case.

• Review client files before closing to ensure all tasks have been completed and nothing else is needed.

• Follow through on projects for successful and timely completion.

• Greet visitors to the office, making sure they feel welcome.

• Grow in the position through continued learning and development of related skill sets.

• And more.

• Must live near or be able to commute daily to the office location (details shared with qualified candidates).

• An associate degree or some college is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Must be able to obtain an Ohio notary license within 30 days of employment.

• Strong customer service experience.

• Ability to read and understand financial documents.

• Ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels, providing or receiving instructions.

• Ability to analyze information and understand how to report it to others.

• High levels of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

• Effective worker — able to complete detail-oriented work efficiently.

• Understanding of basic computer skills, including MS Office programs, with the ability to quickly learn new programs.

Benefits:

• Growth opportunities within a respected and expanding firm.

• Supportive, team-oriented culture with a focus on work-life balance.

• Full-Time

• Monday to Friday

• Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• Supplemental benefits such as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Voluntary Life

• 401(k) with match (after 1 year of employment)

• Paid Time Off – varies for the 1st year of employment, up to 15 days

• Nine Paid Holidays

• Additional benefits