Legal Staff Paralegal in Dayton, OH

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Law Firm

Dayton, OH

Legal Staff Paralegal in Dayton, OH

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals with a focus on client service.
- Greet guests, handle work requests, schedule meetings, and conduct telephone conferences with outstanding client service orientation.
- Offer proactive administrative support specifically for litigation attorneys and paralegals, with the flexibility to assist in other practice areas as needed.
- Exhibit strong attention to detail and maintain strict confidentiality of all matters and information.
- Respond to requests with urgency, effectively prioritizing work.
- Interact professionally with court personnel, attorneys, and staff to obtain and provide data, answer questions, and resolve problems.
- Prepare and review letters and memoranda according to law firm standards using word processing and document management systems.
- Proactively monitor deadlines and process requests for payment and reimbursements.
- Create, maintain, and retire files in accordance with the law firm's Information Governance Policy.
- Assist in managing client contacts, emails, and print documents, as well as processing mail.
- Communicate clearly and concisely in a professional manner.
- Transcribe dictation and file documents with courts electronically.
- Draft documents and filings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required.
- Strongly preferred proficiency with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage, Bighand, or similar software programs.
- Knowledge of the litigation process and general court operations.
- Ability to read and identify pleadings and other documents related to litigation matters.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to follow instructions from diverse individuals, providing information with courtesy and tact in person, over the phone, and in writing.
- Reasoning skills and common sense understanding to resolve problems and carry out instructions furnished verbally or in writing.
- Basic arithmetic skills to calculate dates.
- High level of competency to perform essential duties and the ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week.

Education and Experience:

- A minimum of 3 years of litigation legal assisting experience in a law firm or other legal setting.
- Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry is preferred.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret complex documents such as pleadings and other documents related to litigation matters.

Salary Information:

The text does not provide specific salary information for the Litigation Legal Assistant position.

Additional Information:

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. The law firm participates in E-VERIFY.

Jun 08, 2025
May 20, 2025
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