Company Profile:

As a newer, yet quickly growing law firm, we know the importance of providing our clients with outstanding service. The attorneys at our firm believe Ohio deserves access to strategic and intelligent resolution to their family law matters.

We also know there are hundreds of attorneys in Ohio who practice family law, which is why it is important that our attorneys and staff differentiate themselves to work with clients as they face some of the most challenging times in their lives. Our team is eager to change the stigma that hiring and working with an attorney is difficult, which is why we pride ourselves on being up-front, welcoming, flexible, and genuinely good people.

We are a busy and hard-working firm, active with numerous cases throughout Ohio. We ask that your respect for the law, our firm, and our clients is unwavering and unparalleled. Better still would be your ability to balance a strong work ethic with a keen and sophisticated wit, even in difficult circumstances. Our team and atmosphere can best be described as one where we take our jobs and responsibilities seriously but try to have a good time with our team.

Position Summary:

Our firm is interviewing for an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join our firm. In this role, you will be responsible for greeting clients and delivering an exceptional experience. This entails answering calls and emails and fielding them accordingly, addressing visitor questions and needs, and providing an overall welcoming and professional environment. This oftentimes includes performing ad hoc administrative duties as needed, such as copying, scan projects, and preparation of trial notebooks.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• While located in Columbus, this role will answer and triage phone calls, emails, and snail mail for two (and growing) locations. This should be done with a welcoming approach, often handling multiple demands at once.
• Welcome visitors to the firm in a warm and friendly manner and answer any questions they have.
• Maintain reception area, kitchenette, and all common areas in a clean and tidy manner. Take inventory of supplies and restock as needed.
• Operate standard office equipment on a regular basis, including a multifunction copier and a computer. A basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat is a necessity.
• Receive deliveries; sort and distribute incoming mail
• Maintain the general office electronic filing system
• May often be asked to perform billable work such as scanning and organizing discovery

Qualifications, Skills, and Traits:

• Administrative experience is a requirement, preferably in the legal field
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Ability to approach sensitive and personal client information with respect, discretion, and compassion
• A genuineness, relatability, and approachability perceivable by clients and staff
• Technology savviness and appreciation for an paperless work environment
• An inherent ability to plan and organize time, whereby create a consistent work routine
• Paralegal experience in family law is a huge bonus and could help with trajectory in this role and within the company

Salary and Benefits:

Starting at $40,000

Ancillary benefits are negotiable

Location:

Our home office is located within walking distance of the Franklin County Courthouse in Downtown Columbus. To be considered for this Legal Administrative Assistant role, you must live in or be willing to commute daily to our Columbus location, during standard business hours.

Confidential Firm provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Women-led organization
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ friendly workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• How many years of phone call triage experience do you have?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
• Administrative: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person