Legal Administrative Assistant

Overview

Atkins and Atkins, Attorneys at Law
Columbus, Ohio
Full-Time | In-Person
Salary Range: $42,000–$45,000

About the Firm

Atkins and Atkins, Attorneys at Law is a growing family law firm with offices in multiple Ohio cities. We handle complex and high-conflict matters and pride ourselves on preparation, professionalism, and treating staff with respect. We are building sustainable internal systems so attorneys can focus on legal work while administrative staff are supported and set up for success.

We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys and the office manager with day-to-day administrative and clerical tasks. This is not a paralegal role and does not involve substantive legal drafting or case strategy.

This position is ideal for someone who is organized, reliable, and early in their legal administrative career
, or someone with strong administrative experience who is interested in working in a law firm environment.

• Prepare, finalize, and file legal documents under attorney direction
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Organize electronic and physical client files
• Assist with scheduling, calendaring, and court deadlines
• Answer phones and route calls appropriately
• Support billing and invoicing processes as needed
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Follow established systems and escalate issues when guidance is needed

• Not a paralegal position
• No independent legal analysis or drafting
• No expectation to manage cases or client strategy
• No requirement to work nights or weekends except in rare circumstances

• Prior administrative or office experience required (legal experience preferred but not required)
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with deadlines and structured processes
• Reliability and consistency are essential
• Willingness to learn and grow within the firm

• Salary range: $42,000–$45,000
  , depending on experience
• Performance-based salary increases as skills and responsibility grow
• Paid time off
• Health insurance contribution
• Training and ongoing support

• Predictable schedule and clear expectations
• Supportive environment — you will not be “thrown in” without guidance
• Opportunity to grow into a more advanced administrative or legal support role over time
• Stable firm with long-term growth plans

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in a legal administrative position.