DSC Legal Assistant

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is a law firm that offers hybrid schedules and a robust benefits package. The DSC Legal Assistant will provide coverage for Legal Assistants on leave and support attorneys and staff with various administrative tasks, including document preparation and eFiling.

Responsibilities

• Provide backup administrative assistance for Legal Assistants who are out of the office for medical/maternity leaves, extended vacations, or coverage for practice group assistants, special tasks or additional administrative assistance when needed
• Provide assistance as a DSC specialist for attorneys and staff with overflow work and special projects. This may include preparing/revising/redacting documents, creating Table of Contents/Table of Authorities, scanning/converting documents transcribing handwritten notes or digital dictation
• Working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workshare Compare, various databases, and PDF documents
• Provide needed support to other departments in the Firm and provide assistance to regional offices when requested
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, nametags, handouts, and other needs for Firm seminars and events
• Assist with eFilings when secretaries are out of office or have multiple filings
• Create special reports as assigned like the Daily Docket, Potential Conflicts, and other monthly reports
• Resolve document issues and provide just-in-time training when needed to team members and/or staff. Help answer phones, as necessary

Skills

• Deadline and detail oriented
• Ability to type 45+ wpm
• Intermediate MS Word skills
• Intermediate digital transcription skills
• Knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel software applications
• Intermediate knowledge of Table of Contents – manual marking and Styles generated
• Knowledge of PDF conversions
• Knowledge of PDF Bates labeling and redaction
• Ability to problem-solve document issues
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to concentrate and focus on successful task completion
• EFiling knowledge
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 - 3 years of experience in similar field required
• Various database knowledge
• PDF form fields
• 1 - 2 years of legal assistance experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid maternity & parental leave
• Family building resources
• Identity theft protection
• A 401(k) plan
• Paid sick, personal and vacation time

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