Legal Secretary

Position Title: Legal Secretary  
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid)

Position Overview

• Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Columbus office, supporting both litigation and corporate practice groups. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.
• The ideal candidate is a proactive team player who can seamlessly support attorneys across practice areas, demonstrating flexibility, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellence.
• This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office, with daily in-office attendance during the first 90 days for onboarding and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and file legal documents in state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings 
• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and transactional materials with a high level of accuracy 
• Create tables of authorities and tables of contents for briefs and other filings 
• Assist with corporate transactional documents, including entity formation, governance documents, and closing binders 
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances 
• Coordinate travel arrangements and client meetings 
• Open new client matters, perform conflict checks, and maintain organized electronic and physical files 
• Prepare and process client billing, expense reports, and time entry edits 
• Collaborate with attorneys and administrative staff on special projects and firm initiatives 

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal secretary or legal assistant experience in a law firm environment (litigation experience required; corporate experience preferred) 
• Knowledge of Ohio state and federal court rules and procedures 
• Experience with e-filing systems and court filing procedures 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including document styling, tables, and formatting tools 

• Strong proofreading and editing skills with exceptional attention to detail 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-service mindset 

What We Offer

At Tucker Ellis, we value our employees and provide a robust benefits package to support their well-being:

• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off: PTO accrues immediately, plus paid holidays
• Retirement Plan:401(k) with profit-sharing contribution
• Additional Benefits: Monthly parking and technology stipends, plus annual HSA contribution

Compensation

The target salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, skill set, and educational background.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tucker Ellis LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for all.

Non-Solicitation Statement

Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or offices will become the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and no placement fees will be paid.