Legal Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

- Legal Assistant position at Bricker Graydon LLP in Dayton, OH
- Full-time (Monday-Friday) in-office position
- Competitive hourly pay
- Supportive and inclusive firm culture
- Strong emphasis on respect and collaboration
- Positive work environment
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team
- Valuable experience and growth potential
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2+ years of experience as a legal secretary preferred
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, PPT, Excel, etc.)
- Strong typing, formatting, and proofreading skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Familiarity with office technology and software
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing work situations
- Willingness to work beyond normal business hours if needed
- Personal computer and other office equipment will be used
- Manual dexterity and mental agility required
- Typical office setting, occasional overtime may be required

Responsibilities:
- Provide support to attorneys and clients
- Uphold confidentiality of client and firm matters
- Complete work assigned by multiple attorneys accurately and efficiently
- Word processing, filing, e-filing, time entry, answering telephones, faxing, scheduling meetings and conference rooms, making travel arrangements, submitting expense reports, calendar maintenance, and handling daily mail
- Assist with overflow work and maintain a positive rapport with colleagues
- Conduct periodic review and closing of files
- Receive visitors and telephone calls in a professional manner
- Respond to general inquiries and provide information within firm policies and procedures
- Assist other attorneys and legal assistants during periods of heavy workload or absences
- Maintain calendar and schedule appointments, meetings, and court proceedings
- Make travel arrangements for attorneys and team members
- E-filing with courts and creation/revision of legal documents and presentations
- Review pre-bills and make necessary corrections in a timely manner
- Prioritize workload and adjust priorities as needed
- Work independently but also as part of a team
- Utilize Microsoft Office and other software and equipment efficiently
- Understand and meet court timelines and deadlines
- Comprehend instructions and make decisions based on reliable information
- Maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients
- Be flexible and willing to work beyond normal business hours

Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work full-time in the office
- 2+ years of experience as a legal secretary preferred

Skills/Abilities:
- Strong typing, formatting, and proofreading skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, PPT, Excel, etc.)
- Prioritization and time management skills
- Ability to produce accurate work product and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with office technology and software
- Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions
- Ability to read and write and perform editing tasks
- Able to type at a speed of 70 wpm
- Strong knowledge of office technology and software
- Understanding of court timelines and deadlines
- Ability to multitask and make decisions based on reliable information
- Works well independently and with minimal supervision
- Maintains effective relationships with colleagues and clients
- Flexibility and willingness to work beyond normal business hours

Working Conditions:
- Full-time in-office position
- Fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities and tasks
- Ability to handle stress and adapt to changing work situations
- Typical office setting with occasional overtime required

Benefits:
- Full benefits package
- Paid family leave
- Generous firm 401(k) contribution

How to Apply:
- Visit the careers page on the firm's website at
- Complete online application process
- Equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants welcome regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural identity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, genetics, or disability
- Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply

Disclaimer:
- Position may require additional duties and responsibilities as needed
- Management reserves the right to add or modify duties at any time
- This job description is not an employment agreement or contract and may be subject to change.

Not specified

Paid family leave, 401(k) contribution

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Microsoft Office Products, time management, communication, typing, proofreading, attention to detail, multi-tasking, confidentiality, teamwork, technology, legal document preparation, court filing, calendaring, travel arrangements, billing, document management, client relations

High school diploma or equivalent

Interested candidates should visit the careers page on the company website at to complete an online application.

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or equivalent, 2 years of experience as a legal secretary, knowledge of law office policies and procedures

Legal