3 Month Paralegal Contract for Aspen Careers, LLC

HIKINEX•Dublin, OH

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspen Careers is partnering with a small, plaintiff-side personal injury firm in Dublin, Ohio to hire a Contract Paralegal for a 3-month engagement. The ideal professional will jump in quickly to support active litigation matters—strong Ohio court filing experience is required; personal injury experience is preferred.

Requirements

Demonstrated Ohio court filing experience (e-filing portals, local rules, service requirements).
2+ years as a paralegal or legal assistant in litigation.
Ability to operate independently with minimal training and manage multiple matters.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and clear written/verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

Prior personal injury litigation exposure (plaintiff-side a plus).
Experience with Clio is a plus (not required).

Responsibilities

Own court filings in Ohio courts (state and local): e-filing/physical filing, service, and confirmation of acceptance; maintain proof of service.
Prepare and file short-form pleadings and discovery-related documents (e.g., deposition notices, routine motions, initial disclosures).
Calendar deadlines from court orders; support basic docketing and case tracking.
Coordinate and schedule depositions, court reporters, and interpreters; manage related notices and exhibits.
Assist with discovery (requests, responses, simple summaries, Bates labeling).
Communicate directly with clients, attorneys, and court personnel to keep cases moving.