Litigation Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Busy, Collaborative Legal Team – Legal Secretary Opportunity in Columbus, Ohio!

Aspen Careers is partnering with a respected Columbus litigation boutique to identify a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join its growing team. With the firm continuing to experience a high volume of work, this newly added position will provide essential administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity , with an anticipated 60–90 day temporary period leading to permanent employment for the right candidate.

Job Title: Legal Secretary
Location: Columbus, Ohio

Why You Should Apply

• Join a busy, established legal practice that is continuing to grow
• Provide valuable day-to-day administrative support to attorneys and the firm's legal team
• Handle a variety of responsibilities including calendaring, scheduling, e-filing, document management, and correspondence
• Gain experience working with NetDocuments, the firm's document management platform
• Become an important part of keeping client matters organized, accurate, and moving forward
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent position following a successful 60–90 day temporary period
• Work in a professional environment where attention to detail, reliability, and following through on instructions are highly valued

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in a law firm or legal environment; extensive legal experience is not required
• Strong administrative, organizational, and clerical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures and instructions
• Comfortable managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating deadlines
• Experience with electronic court filing or willingness to learn
• Ability to accurately save, organize, and name documents according to firm conventions
• Comfortable handling scanning, data entry, document preparation, and large-volume printing and mail projects
• Professional phone presence and strong communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning legal technology and document management systems
• Notary commission and remote online notarization experience are highly preferred
• Candidates who are not currently notaries but are willing to become commissioned and learn remote online notarization are encouraged to apply

Key Responsibilities

• Answer and route incoming telephone calls
• Maintain calendars and assist with scheduling
• Save and organize documents within NetDocuments
• Name and file documents according to established firm conventions
• Prepare enclosure and transmittal letters
• Electronically file documents with courts and other applicable systems
• Scan and organize legal documents
• Print and process large volumes of correspondence and mail
• Perform accurate data entry and other administrative support duties
• Assist attorneys and staff with day-to-day clerical needs to keep matters organized and on schedule

About the Firm

• Litigation-focused law firm representing landowners in eminent domain and real property disputes throughout Ohio
• Represents clients in matters involving government agencies and utility companies seeking to acquire private property
• Known for thorough preparation, strong organization, and disciplined case management
• Offers a close-knit, professional environment where each team member plays an important role in supporting the practice
• Growing workload has created the need to add another dedicated legal support professional

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary range
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with a defined path toward permanent employment
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Stable, team-oriented law firm environment
• Direct collaboration with experienced attorneys and legal professionals
• Opportunity to strengthen your legal administrative skills and gain experience with legal technology and court filing systems

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Whether you're interested in this opportunity or exploring other legal opportunities in Ohio, reach out to Shelley today:

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Join a firm that values accuracy, dependability, teamwork, and the important role legal support professionals play in keeping a busy practice running smoothly.