Legal Assistant/Secretary

We are a dynamic and well-established mid-sized law firm proudly serving the Dayton area for nearly 40 years. Our firm offers a vibrant and engaging work environment, and we are a leading, full-service firm with practice groups that offer a broad array of legal services.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Legal Assistant, with a background in creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, collections, corporate transactions, litigation, and/or real estate law, who is highly organized and detail oriented.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a legal assistant/secretary.
• Interested candidates must reply with a resume AND salary requirements. Responses without salary requirements will not be considered.

Position Details

• Full-time position with hours from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, including an unpaid hour for lunch. Overtime may be required based on workload and deadlines.
• Primarily supports attorneys in creditors’ rights (bankruptcy and collections), real estate law, and litigation matters, with potential assignments across other practice areas.

• Administrative Support:
• Run conflict checks and open new client matters.
• Manage attorneys’ schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Handle incoming calls, correspondence, and email communications.
• Process expense reports and assist with billing.
• Proofread and edit documents as requested.

• Document Preparation and Management:
• Prepare first drafts, edit, redline, and format legal and non-legal documents, including pleadings, agreements, and correspondence.
• File pleadings in state and federal courts. Experience in electronic filing is required.
• Organize and manage both electronic and physical documents and filing systems for easy retrieval and compliance.

• Communication and Coordination:
• Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and external parties.
• Ensure timely distribution of legal documents and correspondence.

Skills and Abilities

• Possess excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Handle confidential information with discretion to maintain attorney-client privilege.
• Interact professionally and courteously with clients and professionals from other firms/businesses.
• Possess excellent proofreading skills (spelling, grammar, and punctuation).
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and high level of organization.
• Possess knowledge of legal terminology and practice area processes.
• Provide general office support (filing, faxing, copying, and scanning).
• Understand and manage competing deadlines among team members.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude to perform successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft 365 office products and ability to learn firm technology.
• Be willing to work occasional overtime.
• Able to lift at least 10 lbs. and sit for extended periods.

Interested candidates must reply with a resume AND salary requirements (can be provided in a message through really or a cover letter with application). Responses without salary requirements will not be considered. NO PHONE CALLS AND NO RECRUITERS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Legal administrative: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dayton, OH 45402 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21