MDK · 5 hours ago
Legal Assistant
MDK Columbus - COLUMBUS, OH 43204
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelMDK, an innovative law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to provide essential support to a team of legal professionals. In this role, you will assist with preparing a variety of standard legal documents, ensuring that all communications between clients, courts, and the legal team are handled efficiently to keep cases progressing in a timely manner.
Legal
Responsibilities
Prepare and process basic legal documents with a high level of accuracy
Utilize case management system to ensure legal cases are progressing in a timely manner
Examination of timeshare property title work and associated documents
Review legal documents such as deeds, mortgages and assignments to identify any gaps, discrepancies, and defects in the chain and flag issues early for review
Communicate with title vendors to ensure timely receipt and review of title packages
Communicate with courts and clients to obtain information needed in a case
Request attorney fees from clients
Engage with clients and learn to provide outstanding client experience
Prioritize daily responsibilities to ensure deadlines are met
Actively work to become familiar with the entire legal process for all work performed by the team
Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to resolve issues and support the team effectively
Embody and demonstrate our company’s values in our everyday work: respect, creativity, engagement, collaboration, and advancement while working in an inclusive environment
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required; Associate's degree and/or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Must be willing to become a Notary Public within the first 120 days
Must be able to come into the office based on team needs
Comfortable making phone calls and addressing inquiries professionally
Ability to manage a high volume of calls and emails
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Flexible and adaptable
Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Preferred
Law firm experience preferred
Associate's degree and/or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.
401(k) plan, with an employer contribution.
Paid time off.
Paid time to volunteer in the community.
Paid holidays.
Casual dress code.
The opportunity for career development and advancement.
Company
MDK
MDK Legal provides comprehensive, client-centric legal and professional services that help businesses solve challenges, mitigate risk, and achieve stronger outcomes.
Founded in 2002
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase