Legal Assistant

Aspen Careers is partnering with a local law firm that is seeking to hire a full-time experienced legal assistant for its downtown Columbus office.

The Role:

This legal assistant will work with attorneys providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to:

• Providing support to attorneys in the estate planning and corporate practice area of the firm.
• Act as liaison between internal departments and outside agencies.
• Preparation/revision of correspondence, to clients, courts, and other parties.   
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and corporate tax filings.
• Maintain organized case files and databases, ensuring all documents are accurate and up to date. 
• Maintain calendars, CLE reports, and time records.
• Review, edit, and coordinate bills with the accounting department.
  
• Assist with Time Entries and New Client Reports.
• Various office and client filing; Conducting legal research and proofreading documents.

How This Employer Shows Appreciation:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 401K
• Casual work environment/flexibility
• Free parking
• Annual Holiday Party
• Employee Appreciation outings/summer picnics
• Friendly/collaborative working environment

Background Profile:

• Previous experience supporting attorneys in the estate planning practice area. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills.
• Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines.
• Strong typing and organization skills and be detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of MS Word.

Ready to apply? Have questions or want to hear more? We are happy to help! Please call our office at 614-992-1010 or email your resume to Shelley Baxter at sbaxter@aspen-careers.com for immediate and confidential consideration.