Description
Kaman & Cusimano, a law firm focused on representing condominium and homeowners associations, is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Columbus office. This position offers meaningful client contact, hands-on support for attorneys, and opportunities for long-term professional growth in community association law. Our Legal Assistants work closely with clients, attorneys, and colleagues across the Firm. We offer a best in class benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.
Job Duties:
- Assist with litigation based matters, including contractor disputes, insurance issues, construction defects, and covenant violations, including assisting with pleadings and discovery.
- Proofread, format, revise, and finalize attorney-client privileged correspondence
- Timely and effectively manage calendar and billing for attorneys this position will support
- Assist attorneys in all stages of legal work, including reviewing and finalizing documents, preparing exhibits, and organizing matter files.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions.
- Organize and maintain electronic files, ensuring all data is properly labeled and stored.
- File documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Requirements
Optimum Skills:
- Excellent personal skills
- Must be available weekdays between 8:00am - 5:00pm for in-office work. An occasional weeknight or weekend may be required.
- Prior office related work experience required
- Must demonstrate dedication and hard work
- High school diploma required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must contain excellent skills of full Microsoft Suite, including Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Ability to work high volume under pressure while still demonstrating excellent personal skills
- Cover letter with description of your skills and background is required