Legal Assistant (OH-Remote) in Columbus, Ohio at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.

Join a Team of Difference Makers

Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm.

About the role

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national firm, has an immediate opening for a Remote Legal Assistant for our Ohio Offices. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package offered. The individual in this role will assist attorneys in defending civil litigation matters in the areas of general liability and corporate matters. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

What you'll do

• Under attorney direction, drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required, including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to the case.
• Assist attorneys in all aspects of litigation, including but not limited to digital dictation, scheduling, electronic filing, and maintaining files.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates, and assists in preparation.
• Answers incoming phone calls and routes to the proper person.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior legal assistant experience supporting litigators in civil defense in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge in the area of specialization (insurance defense and general liability).
• OH State and Federal Court filing, including E-Filing experience.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to use dictation software and a machine.
• Solid analytical and drafting skills.
• Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent required. 

Benefits

Our firm offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time hourly employees, including medical, dental & vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short-term disability insurance, generous 401(k) plan match, paid vacation, and more. Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary.

For immediate consideration for this opportunity, qualified candidates should forward their resume. Compensation commensurate with experience. QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking enthusiastic candidates eager to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

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