Civil Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Aspen Careers • New Albany, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a well-established Ohio law firm with a strong reputation in insurance defense and civil litigation. The firm represents municipalities, public entities, law enforcement agencies, and businesses throughout Ohio in complex litigation matters. Known for its collaborative culture and exceptional employee retention, the firm offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where legal professionals are valued and empowered to succeed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation legal assistant or litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with state and federal electronic court filings.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and court deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation practice.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, and document formatting skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Microsoft Word.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PracticeMaster, TABS, or similar legal software is a plus.
• Insurance defense or civil litigation experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Electronically file documents in Ohio state and federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, and docketing.
• Track and organize approximately 80–90 active litigation matters.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings.
• Prepare Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for appellate filings.
• Enter attorney time from dictation and assist with client billing.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Coordinate attorney travel and other administrative support.
• Provide overflow litigation support to additional attorneys as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 100% employer-paid single medical coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling for appointments with makeup time available
• Free parking
• Firm-sponsored lunches, holiday celebrations, outings, and employee appreciation events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed