Legal Assistant - Litigation (Cincinnati)

At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 925 attorneys and approximately 1,500 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm in the Midwest.

We are seeking a legal assistant with 2+ years’ experience to support our Litigation team in our Cincinnati office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Composes or prepares documents and in/out correspondence according to Firm standards.
Assist with trial preparation including but not limited to formation of exhibit binders and coordinating depositions.
At the direction of the assigning attorney, corresponds with clients and vendors.
Assist in managing client contacts, emails, and print documents as well as processing mail.
Processes invoices for client disbursements and firm expenses for payment.
Timely enters, reviews, and corrects time entries for assigned timekeepers.
File documents with courts as needed; maintain pleading file index
Assist with work-related travel arrangements.
Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy.
Responds to requests with a sense of urgency; Prioritizes work, monitors deadlines, and communicates the same to the assigned team.

Requirements:

Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, credibility, and personal effectiveness.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities in a high-volume setting.
Thoroughness and strong attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate well with colleagues and work effectively as a team; effective written and oral communication skills.
Must be flexible and dependable.
Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
High school diploma or GED required.
At least two years of related experience in a law firm preferred (litigation experience preferred).
Experience supporting multiple attorneys/supervisors preferred.
Proficiency in iManage preferred.
Experience working in Microsoft Office required.

Interested candidates should apply here.

^{Taft is a State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul Affirmative Action Employer as required in those jurisdictions. Taft 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. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}