Legal Assistant

At Vorys, we are proud to offer a dynamic hybrid work environment at our Akron office, designed to provide flexibility and support for our team members. We believe in rewarding talent with competitive pay and fostering growth through extensive professional development opportunities. Our comprehensive core benefits package, effective from Day One, ensures that you are well-supported from the moment you join us. Embark on a fulfilling career journey with Vorys and become a part of our dedicated and innovative team!

Position Summary:

The Legal Assistant will perform a variety of administrative duties for attorneys to whom assigned according to established policies and procedures. The Legal Assistant is assigned to assist several attorneys in a specific practice group(s) and will support 5-9 attorneys. This position will be responsible for preparing practice-specific forms, updating electronic and paper files, preparing and filing court documents and e-filings, updating attorney calendars as needed, delegating work to appropriate departments and completing other tasks as assigned in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Functions:

• Delegate attorney work to appropriate departments, when applicable.
• Prepare practice-specific documents, paper court filings and e-filings, and update electronic pleading/correspondence/closing folders.
• Screen telephone calls and take messages for attorneys when requested. Receive clients and visitors. Maintain high standards of professionalism and excellence in all client interactions and communications. Observe confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
• Read, sort and date incoming mail when requested. Ensure that outgoing mail is delivered timely and specify types of delivery.
• Schedule and calendar meetings and deadlines for attorneys.
• Assist other legal assistants and attorneys in the practice group team as time permits and as requested by other attorneys, the Regional Office Administrator or Human Resources.
• Open new files, request conflict of interest checks, maintain client and general files, conduct periodic review of possible storage of older files, and prepare files to be closed.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent spelling and proofreading skills. Typing (45+ wpm)
• Effective delegation skills
• Knowledge of court filing procedures, including electronic filing
• Ability to organize, prioritize and produce quality work
• Self-motivated and flexible in order to complete assignments in a timely manner

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired:

• MS Excel
• Intapp Flow
• iManage 10 / FileSite
• Chrome River
• PDF conversions and manipulations

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in similar field required. Previous law firm experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Vorys does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Vorys only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. 

 Vorys is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in our employment application process unless doing so would constitute an undue hardship. If you need assistance or an accommodation in our employment application process due to a disability; due to a limitation related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, please contact Julie McDonald. Our policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process.