Immediate opening for a Legal Assistant role in the Dayton OH area!
11th Hour Staffing Inc. is a familyownedandoperated business that is passionate about recruiting customer service and our community. We are positioned to be your onestop staffing resource for all your hiring & employment needs from entrylevel to executive spanning across all industries.
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and detailoriented Legal Assistant with experience in creditors rights bankruptcy collections corporate transactions litigation and/or real estate law. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional administrative and legal support to attorneys across a variety of practice areas ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all aspects of case and document management.
Responsibilities:
Conduct conflict checks and open new client matters
Manage attorneys calendars appointments and travel arrangements
Handle incoming calls correspondence and emails professionally and promptly
Prepare and process expense reports; assist with billing tasks
Proofread and edit documents for accuracy and consistency
Draft redline edit and format legal and nonlegal documents (pleadings agreements correspondence etc.)
File pleadings in state and federal courts; proficiency in electronic filing is required
Organize and manage both electronic and physical filing systems for easy document retrieval and compliance
Serve as liaison between attorneys clients courts and external parties
Ensure timely delivery and receipt of legal documents and correspondence
Qualifications:
Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
Background in one or more of the following: creditors rights bankruptcy litigation collections corporate transactions and/or real estate law
Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedural requirements
Experience with state and federal court systems including electronic filing
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong proofreading skills with attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Excellent organizational and timemanagement abilities
Professional demeanor with a positive teamoriented attitude
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word Excel Outlook etc.); ability to learn new legal software
Ability to lift at least 10 lbs. and sit for extended periods
Willingness to work occasional overtime as required
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00AM5:00PM Pay: $21/hour
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activitiesduties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 11th Hour Staffing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law protected by federal state or local law. 11th Hour Staffing Inc. will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to 11th Hour Staffing Inc. Contact Human Resources with any questions or requests for accommodation.
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