Litigation Legal Assistant

Company Description

Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling (PSE) has been serving businesses, individuals, and the public sector throughout the Miami Valley and the State of Ohio for over a century. With a team of more than 15 dedicated attorneys, each focused on specific practice areas, the firm delivers cost-effective, efficient solutions. PSE's rich history, deep knowledge of the region, and established relationships with past, present, and future community leaders make it a trusted partner for legal counsel. We work collaboratively to develop innovative strategies for short- and long-term success.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Litigation Legal Assistant role based in Dayton, OH. A detail-oriented, proactive Legal Assistant will support our active litigation practice. In this role, you will play a critical part in assisting attorneys in the life cycle of a case, from initial intake through trial preparation. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, understands Ohio court rules, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars, track critical court deadlines, schedule depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and general correspondence.
• Handle electronic filing (e-filing) across various Ohio county common pleas courts, appellate courts, and federal courts (CM/ECF).
• Assist attorneys with compiling, organizing, and indexing documents for discovery and trial exhibits.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and vendors.
• Maintain physical and electronic client files, track billable time or expenses, and manage daily incoming mail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of civil litigation assistant experience.
• Familiarity with Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure and regional e-filing protocols.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal case management software and tools commonly used in the field.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills, alongside a high level of accuracy in document management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

We offer a supportive working environment, competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send resume to: Art Miller, Legal Administrator, Pickrel Schaeffer & Ebeling, 40 North Main Street, Suite 2700, Dayton, OH 45423 or email: amiller@pselaw.com.