Legal Secretary

Tucker Ellis LLP • Columbus, OH

7d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Columbus office, supporting both litigation and corporate practice groups. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.
The ideal candidate is a proactive team player who can seamlessly support attorneys across practice areas, demonstrating flexibility, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellence.
This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office, with daily in-office attendance during the first 90 days for onboarding and training.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of legal secretary or legal assistant experience in a law firm environment (litigation experience required; corporate experience preferred)
• Knowledge of Ohio state and federal court rules and procedures
• Experience with e-filing systems and court filing procedures
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including document styling, tables, and formatting tools
• Strong proofreading and editing skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-service mindset

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and file legal documents in state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings
• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and transactional materials with a high level of accuracy
• Create tables of authorities and tables of contents for briefs and other filings
• Assist with corporate transactional documents, including entity formation, governance documents, and closing binders
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances
• Coordinate travel arrangements and client meetings
• Open new client matters, perform conflict checks, and maintain organized electronic and physical files
• Prepare and process client billing, expense reports, and time entry edits
• Collaborate with attorneys and administrative staff on special projects and firm initiatives

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off: PTO accrues immediately, plus paid holidays
• Retirement Plan:401(k) with profit-sharing contribution
• Additional Benefits: Monthly parking and technology stipends, plus annual HSA contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees