| Location | Columbus, OH |
Join a Collaborative Team – Real Estate & Business Legal Assistant Opportunity in Columbus, OH!
Aspen Careers is partnering with a highly respected, full-service law firm to identify an experienced Legal Assistant to support its Real Estate and Business practice in Columbus, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on real estate closing experience who enjoys transactional work, values a professional and team-oriented environment, and wants to join a firm offering flexibility, strong benefits, and long-term stability.
Job Title: Legal Assistant – Real Estate & Business
Location: Columbus, OH | Hybrid – One flexible remote day per week
Why You Should Apply:
Take ownership of real estate closings from beginning to end, including commercial transactions.
Support a group of four attorneys and a paralegal within the firm’s Real Estate and Business practice.
Work on a variety of transactional matters, including contracts, deeds, leases, and related closing documentation.
Join a team that values self-sufficiency, professionalism, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Enjoy a 37.5-hour work week with flexibility around start and end times.
Work remotely one day per week, with the flexibility to adjust your remote day based on your schedule and team needs.
Receive structured professional training and ongoing development opportunities.
Join a firm that prioritizes employee engagement through regular staff events and firm-wide activities.
The Ideal Candidate:
Prior experience handling real estate closings from initiation through completion.
Experience with title work and real estate transaction documentation.
Approximately 2+ years of legal experience is preferred, but strong real estate closing experience may substitute for traditional law firm experience.
Candidates coming from a title company, corporate legal department, or similar real estate-focused environment are encouraged to apply.
Experience preparing or assisting with contracts, deeds, leases, and transactional documents.
Familiarity with online deed filing systems is a plus.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines.
Comfortable supporting multiple attorneys with different work styles and priorities.
Self-sufficient, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively without micromanagement.
A collaborative, professional approach and strong cultural fit are especially important.
About the Firm:
Highly respected, full-service law firm with a sophisticated legal practice and established presence in Columbus.
Collaborative environment where attorneys and staff work closely together and employees are trusted to manage their responsibilities independently.
Strong emphasis on professional development, ongoing training, and employee success.
Team-oriented culture with regular employee events, celebrations, and opportunities to connect outside of day-to-day work.
Stable, professional environment offering the resources of a larger firm while maintaining a supportive team culture.
What’s in it for You?
Competitive salary; depending on experience.
Annual firm-wide bonus opportunity, with additional discretionary performance-based bonus potential.
Three weeks of PTO, prorated during the first year.
Comprehensive medical plan options.
Dental and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Firm-provided life and disability insurance, with additional voluntary coverage available.
Retirement plan with firm contributions.
Employee assistance and wellness resources.
Family care and backup care benefits.
Generous paid parental leave.
Commuter and pre-tax parking benefits.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Flexible 37.5-hour work week.
One flexible remote day each week.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Let's chat! Whether you're interested in this opportunity or exploring other options in Ohio, reach out to Shelley today:
Call or Text: (380) 210-1067
Email: sbaxter@aspen-careers.com
Join a firm that values growth, collaboration, and your future!