Taft is currently seeking a Cash Receipts Specialist to join our team in our Minneapolis office.

We are seeking a Cash Receipts Specialist with 2+ years’ experience. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cash Receipts Procedures
• Process daily checks, ACH’s, wires and credit card payments, posting cash receipt batches daily
• Review the #achpayments email box regularly for incoming wires and ach payments 
• Make sure that payments are applied in LMS as requested. This may require communication with the client and/or billing attorney
• Be sure to attach check copies and supporting documentation in LMS, redacting any credit card information prior to uploading
• Deliver deposits to the bank or scan to bank, depending on individual office procedures
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Conform with all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time restraints.
• Ability to respond to requests requiring analysis of client billing histories and other basic financial analysis.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet applications including Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from attorneys and staff and provide information with courtesy and tact.
• Strong numeric aptitude.
• Ability to maintain cordial and productive work relationships.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in accounting or business, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years general accounting or related experience required.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus, and more. The salary range for this position is $60,000. – $65,000.  Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Interested candidates should apply here.

 ^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is currently seeking a Conference Center Coordinator to join our team.

We are seeking a Conference Center Coordinator with 2+ years’ experience to support our Cincinnati office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as first point of contact for client looking to schedule meetings and events in Taft’s conference centers. Partner with clients to understand goals, requirements, and expectations for each event.
• Manage Maptician for client and community activity requests.
• Coordinate with IT to set up video conferencing and audio needs, communicate with Office Services team for timely meeting setups and breakdowns.
• Submit event receipts and invoices via LMS for processing.
• Order and coordinate food and beverage for client meetings and events as needed.
• Coordinate staffing for after-hours events.
• Plan and execute large-scale internal events (i.e., Office Holiday Party, Administrative Professionals week, Taft Family Day, etc.).
• Work with the Operations, Business Development, and Professional Development Teams to coordinate various smaller internal events, including in-office I&O activities.
• Liaise with practice group leaders and legal assistants in the coordination of teambuilding events and provide support, as needed.
• Maintain inventory for both conference centers.
• Assist with hospitality tasks as needed which may include, but is not limited to, backup reception coverage, stocking conference rooms, and placing maintenance requests through Commercial Café.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative support duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, credibility and personal effectiveness.
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate by phone and with visitors with courtesy and tact.
• Strong self-management skills, including high level of organization, problem-solving, and proactive approach.
• Thoroughness and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate well with colleagues and work effectively as a team.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure.
• Must be flexible and dependable.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related experience in a professional services firm desired.
• Experience working in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook desired.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft seeks a Conflicts Analyst to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.  Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters, and  identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.  The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Experience working with lateral conflicts is preferred.  
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft seeks a Conflicts Analyst to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.  Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters, and  identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.  The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Experience working with lateral conflicts is preferred.  
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft seeks a Conflicts Analyst to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.  Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters, and  identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.  The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Experience working with lateral conflicts is preferred.  
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft seeks a Conflicts Analyst to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.  Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters, and  identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.  The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Experience working with lateral conflicts is preferred.  
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft seeks a Conflicts Analyst to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.  Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters, and  identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.  The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Experience working with lateral conflicts is preferred.  
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in our Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for both new business and lateral matters. The Conflicts Attorney serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution. 
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues. 
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.

• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Juris doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $130,000/year - $150,000/year.  The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for the position.  Within the range, individual pay is determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for both new business and lateral matters. The Conflicts Attorney serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution. 
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues. 
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Juris doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for both new business and lateral matters. The Conflicts Attorney serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution. 
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues. 
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Juris doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for both new business and lateral matters. The Conflicts Attorney serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution. 
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues. 
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Juris doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in our Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for both new business and lateral matters. The Conflicts Attorney serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution. 
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues. 
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.

• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Juris doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $130,000/year - $150,000/year.  The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for the position.  Within the range, individual pay is determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is seeking an Information Governance/Records Matter Mobility Analyst with 2+ years of experience to support our Information Governance team in any of our current office locations. (Phoenix, Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver, Naples, Stuart, West Palm Beach, Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, Covington, Detroit, Southfield, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Reno, Albuquerque, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus,  Dayton, Delaware, Washington D.C.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement firm policy and procedure regarding the firm’s matter mobility process
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the technology systems used by IG and their functionality
• Serve as an initial point of contact for lateral attorney arrivals
• Communicate with incoming attorneys, clients, and other firm’s IG departments regarding the matter mobility process
• Serve as an internal resource to answer any questions regarding the matter mobility process
• Coordinate the full process for all inbound and outbound information. Including, but not limited to
• Analyzing incoming and outgoing information (electronic data and physical content) related to matter mobility
• Memorialization of all actions taken on data in the provided tracking tool and firm’s DMS
• Collaboration with multiple internal teams (including legal case teams and other Taft departments) to successfully execute all mobility tasks
• Perform initial internal review of records prior to their transfer out of the firm
• Serve as trainer for IM Specialists and legal case teams on best practices for managing information associated with matter mobility.
• Troubleshoot issues related to technologies used to manage client and firm information and report on solutions.
• Perform database searches and audits as needed.
• Assist with information clean-up projects.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned and directed by management.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ related experience working in information governance/records administration (i.e. medical records, legal records, etc.).
• Law firm experience, preferred but not required
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information in a secure manner
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Smartsheet
• Experience in iManage and iCompli, preferred but not required
• Ability to access, input, analyze, and retrieve information from various sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, customer service, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to support multiple priorities simultaneously, accurately, and professionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dispersed team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is seeking an Information Governance/Records Matter Mobility Analyst with 2+ years of experience to support our Information Governance team in any of our current office locations. (Phoenix, Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver, Naples, Stuart, West Palm Beach, Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, Covington, Detroit, Southfield, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Reno, Albuquerque, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus,  Dayton, Delaware, Washington D.C.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement firm policy and procedure regarding the firm’s matter mobility process
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the technology systems used by IG and their functionality
• Serve as an initial point of contact for lateral attorney arrivals
• Communicate with incoming attorneys, clients, and other firm’s IG departments regarding the matter mobility process
• Serve as an internal resource to answer any questions regarding the matter mobility process
• Coordinate the full process for all inbound and outbound information. Including, but not limited to
• Analyzing incoming and outgoing information (electronic data and physical content) related to matter mobility
• Memorialization of all actions taken on data in the provided tracking tool and firm’s DMS
• Collaboration with multiple internal teams (including legal case teams and other Taft departments) to successfully execute all mobility tasks
• Perform initial internal review of records prior to their transfer out of the firm
• Serve as trainer for IM Specialists and legal case teams on best practices for managing information associated with matter mobility.
• Troubleshoot issues related to technologies used to manage client and firm information and report on solutions.
• Perform database searches and audits as needed.
• Assist with information clean-up projects.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned and directed by management.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ related experience working in information governance/records administration (i.e. medical records, legal records, etc.).
• Law firm experience, preferred but not required
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information in a secure manner
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Smartsheet
• Experience in iManage and iCompli, preferred but not required
• Ability to access, input, analyze, and retrieve information from various sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, customer service, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to support multiple priorities simultaneously, accurately, and professionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dispersed team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is seeking an Information Governance/Records Matter Mobility Analyst with 2+ years of experience to support our Information Governance team in any of our current office locations. (Phoenix, Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver, Naples, Stuart, West Palm Beach, Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, Covington, Detroit, Southfield, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Reno, Albuquerque, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus,  Dayton, Delaware, Washington D.C.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement firm policy and procedure regarding the firm’s matter mobility process
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the technology systems used by IG and their functionality
• Serve as an initial point of contact for lateral attorney arrivals
• Communicate with incoming attorneys, clients, and other firm’s IG departments regarding the matter mobility process
• Serve as an internal resource to answer any questions regarding the matter mobility process
• Coordinate the full process for all inbound and outbound information. Including, but not limited to
• Analyzing incoming and outgoing information (electronic data and physical content) related to matter mobility
• Memorialization of all actions taken on data in the provided tracking tool and firm’s DMS
• Collaboration with multiple internal teams (including legal case teams and other Taft departments) to successfully execute all mobility tasks
• Perform initial internal review of records prior to their transfer out of the firm
• Serve as trainer for IM Specialists and legal case teams on best practices for managing information associated with matter mobility.
• Troubleshoot issues related to technologies used to manage client and firm information and report on solutions.
• Perform database searches and audits as needed.
• Assist with information clean-up projects.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned and directed by management.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ related experience working in information governance/records administration (i.e. medical records, legal records, etc.).
• Law firm experience, preferred but not required
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information in a secure manner
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Smartsheet
• Experience in iManage and iCompli, preferred but not required
• Ability to access, input, analyze, and retrieve information from various sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, customer service, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to support multiple priorities simultaneously, accurately, and professionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dispersed team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is seeking an Information Governance/Records Matter Mobility Analyst with 2+ years of experience to support our Information Governance team in any of our current office locations. (Phoenix, Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver, Naples, Stuart, West Palm Beach, Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, Covington, Detroit, Southfield, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Reno, Albuquerque, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus,  Dayton, Delaware, Washington D.C.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement firm policy and procedure regarding the firm’s matter mobility process
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the technology systems used by IG and their functionality
• Serve as an initial point of contact for lateral attorney arrivals
• Communicate with incoming attorneys, clients, and other firm’s IG departments regarding the matter mobility process
• Serve as an internal resource to answer any questions regarding the matter mobility process
• Coordinate the full process for all inbound and outbound information. Including, but not limited to
• Analyzing incoming and outgoing information (electronic data and physical content) related to matter mobility
• Memorialization of all actions taken on data in the provided tracking tool and firm’s DMS
• Collaboration with multiple internal teams (including legal case teams and other Taft departments) to successfully execute all mobility tasks
• Perform initial internal review of records prior to their transfer out of the firm
• Serve as trainer for IM Specialists and legal case teams on best practices for managing information associated with matter mobility.
• Troubleshoot issues related to technologies used to manage client and firm information and report on solutions.
• Perform database searches and audits as needed.
• Assist with information clean-up projects.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned and directed by management.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ related experience working in information governance/records administration (i.e. medical records, legal records, etc.).
• Law firm experience, preferred but not required
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information in a secure manner
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Smartsheet
• Experience in iManage and iCompli, preferred but not required
• Ability to access, input, analyze, and retrieve information from various sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, customer service, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to support multiple priorities simultaneously, accurately, and professionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dispersed team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is seeking an Information Governance/Records Matter Mobility Analyst with 2+ years of experience to support our Information Governance team in any of our current office locations. (Phoenix, Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver, Naples, Stuart, West Palm Beach, Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, Covington, Detroit, Southfield, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Reno, Albuquerque, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus,  Dayton, Delaware, Washington D.C.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement firm policy and procedure regarding the firm’s matter mobility process
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the technology systems used by IG and their functionality
• Serve as an initial point of contact for lateral attorney arrivals
• Communicate with incoming attorneys, clients, and other firm’s IG departments regarding the matter mobility process
• Serve as an internal resource to answer any questions regarding the matter mobility process
• Coordinate the full process for all inbound and outbound information. Including, but not limited to
• Analyzing incoming and outgoing information (electronic data and physical content) related to matter mobility
• Memorialization of all actions taken on data in the provided tracking tool and firm’s DMS
• Collaboration with multiple internal teams (including legal case teams and other Taft departments) to successfully execute all mobility tasks
• Perform initial internal review of records prior to their transfer out of the firm
• Serve as trainer for IM Specialists and legal case teams on best practices for managing information associated with matter mobility.
• Troubleshoot issues related to technologies used to manage client and firm information and report on solutions.
• Perform database searches and audits as needed.
• Assist with information clean-up projects.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned and directed by management.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ related experience working in information governance/records administration (i.e. medical records, legal records, etc.).
• Law firm experience, preferred but not required
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information in a secure manner
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Smartsheet
• Experience in iManage and iCompli, preferred but not required
• Ability to access, input, analyze, and retrieve information from various sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, customer service, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to support multiple priorities simultaneously, accurately, and professionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dispersed team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is seeking an Information Governance/Records Matter Mobility Analyst with 2+ years of experience to support our Information Governance team in any of our current office locations. (Phoenix, Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver, Naples, Stuart, West Palm Beach, Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, Covington, Detroit, Southfield, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Reno, Albuquerque, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus,  Dayton, Delaware, Washington D.C.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement firm policy and procedure regarding the firm’s matter mobility process
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the technology systems used by IG and their functionality
• Serve as an initial point of contact for lateral attorney arrivals
• Communicate with incoming attorneys, clients, and other firm’s IG departments regarding the matter mobility process
• Serve as an internal resource to answer any questions regarding the matter mobility process
• Coordinate the full process for all inbound and outbound information. Including, but not limited to
• Analyzing incoming and outgoing information (electronic data and physical content) related to matter mobility
• Memorialization of all actions taken on data in the provided tracking tool and firm’s DMS
• Collaboration with multiple internal teams (including legal case teams and other Taft departments) to successfully execute all mobility tasks
• Perform initial internal review of records prior to their transfer out of the firm
• Serve as trainer for IM Specialists and legal case teams on best practices for managing information associated with matter mobility.
• Troubleshoot issues related to technologies used to manage client and firm information and report on solutions.
• Perform database searches and audits as needed.
• Assist with information clean-up projects.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned and directed by management.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ related experience working in information governance/records administration (i.e. medical records, legal records, etc.).
• Law firm experience, preferred but not required
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information in a secure manner
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Smartsheet
• Experience in iManage and iCompli, preferred but not required
• Ability to access, input, analyze, and retrieve information from various sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, customer service, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to support multiple priorities simultaneously, accurately, and professionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dispersed team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

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^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is seeking an Information Management Specialist/Records Specialist to support our Information Governance team in Taft’s Southfield office.

Taft’s Information Management (IM) Specialists are a part of the Information Governance (IG) program. Their main responsibilities include directly supporting attorneys, case teams, and administrative teams in managing client and firm information per firm standards and processes. Requiring an attention to detail and a commitment to excellent customer service, this position offers an introduction to managing information in the legal environment to those who are new to the field.  For those familiar with IM working with Taft will allow Specialists to advance their skills, with opportunities for advancement, within a firm committed to the success of its personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•          Support the IG Operations Manager in implementing Taft’s IM standards and processes in assigned office(s)

o   Ensure all onsite containers are indexed and located within the firm’s information tracking application, iCompli

o   Process requests from legal case teams for containers and barcodes

o   Manage all locations designated to the custody of the onsite IM Specialist(s)

•          Assist Taft’s Matter Mobility team in processing physical information into and out of any assigned office(s)

o   Collect all physical information associated with a client’s request to transfer the information

o   Review per firm standards and memorialize results in iCompli

o   Index physical information provided to Taft into iCompli

•          Assist Taft’s Retention/Disposition team in processing physical information identified as eligible for destruction

o   Collect all physical information identified for destruction

o   Review per firm standards and memorialize results in iCompli

•          Provide required metrics on office(s) IM activities
•          Support firmwide IM training to office personnel
•          Collaborate with the IG Operations Manager and other IM Specialists to improve operations for the firm and  assigned office(s)
•          Assist with other duties, as assigned

Requirements:

•          Bachelor’s degree or two to three years of professional services experience
•          Excellent computer skills – high proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
•         Experience in Information Management(preferred)
•          Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels and across all Taft offices
•          Superior communication skills and excellent attention to detail
•         Collaborative, team-oriented approach to work

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Business team in Cleveland.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Business team in the Cleveland office. Legal Assistants serve clients by providing administrative support to attorneys. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.  

Essential Duties:

• Provides skilled, proactive administrative support to assigned attorneys and other team members in the Business Practice Group.
• Edits and proofreads complex documents, including proactive review for, and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies.
• Clearly and professionally communicates with attorneys and other members of the legal team on projects, needs, transaction status, etc
•  Works with members of the legal team and accounting to gather costs and time in preparation for closing.
• Actively supports the billing process, including initial review and comment on BIMs, editing BIMs, obtaining, preparing and/or updating reports, preparing cover letters and/or emails, and following-up on client and attorney inquiries.
• Independently performs administrative duties such as proof reading, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting Continuing Legal Education credits; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks.
• Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda according to Firm standards.
• Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in all verbal and written communication.
• Displays strong attention to detail and numeric aptitude.
• Anticipates necessary tasks/projects and proactively performs them.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactively monitors and communicates deadlines to the legal team as appropriate.
• Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy.
• Assists in managing client contacts, emails, print documents and incoming and outgoing mail.
• May enter time into billing management software.

 Requirements:

• 2+ years Legal Assistant experience strongly preferred. 
• Must demonstrate proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules.
• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of, and experience in, using Microsoft Office programs; must have a desire to maintain excellent technical skills and to learn new software by taking advantage of internal training programs.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Business and Finance practice groups in our Cincinnati Office.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Business and Finance teams in the Cincinnati office. Legal Assistants serve clients by providing administrative support to attorneys. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.  

Essential Duties:

• Provides skilled, proactive administrative support to assigned attorneys and other team members in the Business and Finance Practice Groups.
• Edits and proofreads complex documents, including proactive review for, and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies.
• Reviews, inventories and saves signature pages.
• Compiles documents for closing using transaction checklist.
• Works with attorneys/paralegals to obtain documents for completion of closing books, and assembles closing books for attorney review.
• Clearly and professionally communicates with attorneys and other members of the legal team on projects, needs, transaction status, etc.

• Works with members of the legal team and accounting to gather costs and time in preparation for closing.

 

• Actively supports the billing process, including initial review and comment on BIMs, editing BIMs, obtaining, preparing and/or updating reports, preparing cover letters and/or emails, and following-up on client and attorney inquiries.
• Independently performs administrative duties such as proof reading, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting Continuing Legal Education credits; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks.

• Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda according to Firm standards.
• Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in all verbal and written communication.
• Displays strong attention to detail and numeric aptitude.
• Anticipates necessary tasks/projects and proactively performs them.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.

 

• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proactively monitors and communicates deadlines to the legal team as appropriate.
• Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy.
• Assists in managing client contacts, emails, print documents and incoming and outgoing mail.
• May enter time into billing management software.

 Requirements:

• 2+ years Legal Assistant experience strongly preferred. 
• Must demonstrate proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules.
• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of, and experience in, using Microsoft Office programs; must have a desire to maintain excellent technical skills and to learn new software by taking advantage of internal training programs.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is seeking a LegalAssistant with 2+ years’ experience to join the Domestic Relations Group in ourMinneapolis office.

All Taft employees operateunder a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptionalservices to our clients.  

Essential Duties:

• Edits and proofreads highly sensitive and confidential documents. This requires proactive review for, and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies
• Coordinates client intake, including conflict checks, opening files, creating electronic file structure, etc.
• Contacts clients as directed and maintains client contacts
• Schedules and calendars all hearings, mediations, trials, and meetings, coordinates related logistics, monitors deadlines, and schedules and conducts telephone conferences
• Coordinates filing and service of correspondence, pleadings and discovery, saves to firm systems and forwards to client as appropriate
• Prepares and organizes trial and mediation binders and assists team with finalizing exhibits and witness materials
• Maintains electronic and physical case files, including organizing and indexing large volumes of documents
• Assists legal team in managing client contacts, emails, and hard copy documents
• Supports billing process by editing time entries, preparing cover letters and/or emails, following up on attorney and client inquiries, and performing other related duties
• Independently performs administrative duties including but not limited to proofing, editing, and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring, and reporting CLEs; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks
• Exhibits outstanding client service in all interactions
• Communicates in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality in work performed
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities

 Requirements:

• 2+ years related experience
• Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules
•  Strongworking knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office programs; desireto maintain and upgrade excellent technical skills and to learn new software

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is seeking an International Trade Legal Assistant to join our team in our Washington, DC – Dupont Circle Office

We are seeking a legal assistant to work assist our International Trade group in our Washington, D.C. Dupont office. A Legal Assistant serves clients by providing administrative support to attorneys and other professionals. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy – in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Exhibits outstanding client service orientation responding to work requests, scheduling meetings, and conducting telephone conferences with clients.
• Provides proactive administrative support for Trade attorneys and professional staff.
• Displays strong attention to detail.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with all matters and information.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
• Interacts with client, agency and court personnel, attorneys and staff in a professional manner to obtain and provide data, answer questions.
• Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda according to Firm standards using word processing and document management systems.
• Proactively monitors deadlines.
• Processes requests for payment and reimbursements.
• Creates, maintains and retires files in accordance with Taft's Information Governance Policy.
• Assists in managing client contacts, emails, and print documents as well as processing mail.
• Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner.
• Provide back up and support to senior Trade Legal Assistant
• Assist in monthly billing of clients for the group
• Process expenses for attorneys
• Maintain and keep updated, Trade calendars and contacts

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs is required.
• Proficiency with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, Adherent, iManage
• Knowledge of legal process, general court operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to reason and apply common sense understanding to resolve problems and carry out instructions furnished verbally or in writing.
• Ability to occasionally work more than 37.5 hours per week.

Education and Experience:

• ·    2 1/2+ years legal assistance experience in a law firm setting.
• ·    Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry preferred.
• ·    Ability to read, understand and interpret complex documents related to international trade matters
• ·    Proficiency in a foreign language a plus

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus, and more. The salary range for this position is $80,000/yr. - $90,000/yr.  Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is seeking a legal assistant to support our Intellectual Property practice group.

We are seeking a legal assistant with 3+ years' experience to support our Intellectual Property team. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares, reviews and processes patent and trademark registration applications, filings and renewals.
• Prepares, reviews, proofreads, and processes patent and trademark prosecution documents.
• Works closely with attorney/paralegal team to develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures and policies for patent and trademark work flow.
• Processes daily incoming and outgoing correspondence, including with clients, outside counsel, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and foreign patent offices.
• Drafts and proofreads correspondence, transmittal documents, and other documents necessary to the practice to ensure accuracy; tracks and obtains signatures when required.
• Carefully monitors docketing dates and deadlines, being proactive in ensuring that deadlines are met or brought to the attention of attorney/paralegal team; carefully monitors workflow of matters to ensure timely handling.
• May provide administrative support in opposition, interference, infringement, and related proceedings as needed.
• Exhibits outstanding client service in greeting guests, talking with clients, preparing correspondence, answering questions, and ensuring that matters proceed through the pre-defined administrative process.
• Manages client contacts, electronic mail, and print and electronic documents.
• May prepare exhibits and other materials for intellectual property litigation.
• May conduct factual research for patent and trademark matters.
• Enters and reviews time charges; may review and edit final client invoices for accuracy.
• Creates, organizes, maintains, and closes files in accordance with prescribed internal policies.
• Works collaboratively with other IP team members to ensure that work is completed, deadlines met and department needs are met.
• Processes and tracks requests for payments and reimbursements.
• May occasionally perform paralegal (IP Specialist) duties; however, primary role is providing clerical and administrative support for attorney/paralegal team.

Requirements:

• 3+ years related experience.  
• Knowledge of patent and trademark terminology, prosecution procedures, and deadlines for both U.S. and foreign intellectual property matters; knowledge of current USPTO rules and procedures; experience with intellectual property software systems.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, sufficient to set and manage priorities; to manage and meet deadlines; and to self-start and ensure that work is timely completed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; good judgment and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications and writing skills.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate collaborative work habits and an 'ownership mentality' in understanding the work to be done and assuring that it is timely and accurately completed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2016 suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is seeking a legal assistant to support our Intellectual Property practice group.

We are seeking a legal assistant with 3+ years' experience to support our Intellectual Property team. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares, reviews and processes patent and trademark registration applications, filings and renewals.
• Prepares, reviews, proofreads, and processes patent and trademark prosecution documents.
• Works closely with attorney/paralegal team to develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures and policies for patent and trademark work flow.
• Processes daily incoming and outgoing correspondence, including with clients, outside counsel, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and foreign patent offices.
• Drafts and proofreads correspondence, transmittal documents, and other documents necessary to the practice to ensure accuracy; tracks and obtains signatures when required.
• Carefully monitors docketing dates and deadlines, being proactive in ensuring that deadlines are met or brought to the attention of attorney/paralegal team; carefully monitors workflow of matters to ensure timely handling.
• May provide administrative support in opposition, interference, infringement, and related proceedings as needed.
• Exhibits outstanding client service in greeting guests, talking with clients, preparing correspondence, answering questions, and ensuring that matters proceed through the pre-defined administrative process.
• Manages client contacts, electronic mail, and print and electronic documents.
• May prepare exhibits and other materials for intellectual property litigation.
• May conduct factual research for patent and trademark matters.
• Enters and reviews time charges; may review and edit final client invoices for accuracy.
• Creates, organizes, maintains, and closes files in accordance with prescribed internal policies.
• Works collaboratively with other IP team members to ensure that work is completed, deadlines met and department needs are met.
• Processes and tracks requests for payments and reimbursements.
• May occasionally perform paralegal (IP Specialist) duties; however, primary role is providing clerical and administrative support for attorney/paralegal team.

Requirements:

• 3+ years related experience.  
• Knowledge of patent and trademark terminology, prosecution procedures, and deadlines for both U.S. and foreign intellectual property matters; knowledge of current USPTO rules and procedures; experience with intellectual property software systems.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, sufficient to set and manage priorities; to manage and meet deadlines; and to self-start and ensure that work is timely completed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; good judgment and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications and writing skills.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate collaborative work habits and an 'ownership mentality' in understanding the work to be done and assuring that it is timely and accurately completed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2016 suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is seeking a legal assistant to support our Intellectual Property practice group.

We are seeking a legal assistant with 3+ years' experience to support our Intellectual Property team. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares, reviews and processes patent and trademark registration applications, filings and renewals.
• Prepares, reviews, proofreads, and processes patent and trademark prosecution documents.
• Works closely with attorney/paralegal team to develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures and policies for patent and trademark work flow.
• Processes daily incoming and outgoing correspondence, including with clients, outside counsel, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and foreign patent offices.
• Drafts and proofreads correspondence, transmittal documents, and other documents necessary to the practice to ensure accuracy; tracks and obtains signatures when required.
• Carefully monitors docketing dates and deadlines, being proactive in ensuring that deadlines are met or brought to the attention of attorney/paralegal team; carefully monitors workflow of matters to ensure timely handling.
• May provide administrative support in opposition, interference, infringement, and related proceedings as needed.
• Exhibits outstanding client service in greeting guests, talking with clients, preparing correspondence, answering questions, and ensuring that matters proceed through the pre-defined administrative process.
• Manages client contacts, electronic mail, and print and electronic documents.
• May prepare exhibits and other materials for intellectual property litigation.
• May conduct factual research for patent and trademark matters.
• Enters and reviews time charges; may review and edit final client invoices for accuracy.
• Creates, organizes, maintains, and closes files in accordance with prescribed internal policies.
• Works collaboratively with other IP team members to ensure that work is completed, deadlines met and department needs are met.
• Processes and tracks requests for payments and reimbursements.
• May occasionally perform paralegal (IP Specialist) duties; however, primary role is providing clerical and administrative support for attorney/paralegal team.

Requirements:

• 3+ years related experience.  
• Knowledge of patent and trademark terminology, prosecution procedures, and deadlines for both U.S. and foreign intellectual property matters; knowledge of current USPTO rules and procedures; experience with intellectual property software systems.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, sufficient to set and manage priorities; to manage and meet deadlines; and to self-start and ensure that work is timely completed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; good judgment and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications and writing skills.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate collaborative work habits and an 'ownership mentality' in understanding the work to be done and assuring that it is timely and accurately completed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2016 suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is seeking a legal assistant to support our Intellectual Property practice group.

We are seeking a legal assistant with 3+ years' experience to support our Intellectual Property team. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares, reviews and processes patent and trademark registration applications, filings and renewals.
• Prepares, reviews, proofreads, and processes patent and trademark prosecution documents.
• Works closely with attorney/paralegal team to develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures and policies for patent and trademark work flow.
• Processes daily incoming and outgoing correspondence, including with clients, outside counsel, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and foreign patent offices.
• Drafts and proofreads correspondence, transmittal documents, and other documents necessary to the practice to ensure accuracy; tracks and obtains signatures when required.
• Carefully monitors docketing dates and deadlines, being proactive in ensuring that deadlines are met or brought to the attention of attorney/paralegal team; carefully monitors workflow of matters to ensure timely handling.
• May provide administrative support in opposition, interference, infringement, and related proceedings as needed.
• Exhibits outstanding client service in greeting guests, talking with clients, preparing correspondence, answering questions, and ensuring that matters proceed through the pre-defined administrative process.
• Manages client contacts, electronic mail, and print and electronic documents.
• May prepare exhibits and other materials for intellectual property litigation.
• May conduct factual research for patent and trademark matters.
• Enters and reviews time charges; may review and edit final client invoices for accuracy.
• Creates, organizes, maintains, and closes files in accordance with prescribed internal policies.
• Works collaboratively with other IP team members to ensure that work is completed, deadlines met and department needs are met.
• Processes and tracks requests for payments and reimbursements.
• May occasionally perform paralegal (IP Specialist) duties; however, primary role is providing clerical and administrative support for attorney/paralegal team.

Requirements:

• 3+ years related experience.  
• Knowledge of patent and trademark terminology, prosecution procedures, and deadlines for both U.S. and foreign intellectual property matters; knowledge of current USPTO rules and procedures; experience with intellectual property software systems.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, sufficient to set and manage priorities; to manage and meet deadlines; and to self-start and ensure that work is timely completed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; good judgment and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications and writing skills.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate collaborative work habits and an 'ownership mentality' in understanding the work to be done and assuring that it is timely and accurately completed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2016 suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is seeking a legal assistant to support our Intellectual Property practice group.

We are seeking a legal assistant with 3+ years' experience to support our Intellectual Property team. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares, reviews and processes patent and trademark registration applications, filings and renewals.
• Prepares, reviews, proofreads, and processes patent and trademark prosecution documents.
• Works closely with attorney/paralegal team to develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures and policies for patent and trademark work flow.
• Processes daily incoming and outgoing correspondence, including with clients, outside counsel, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and foreign patent offices.
• Drafts and proofreads correspondence, transmittal documents, and other documents necessary to the practice to ensure accuracy; tracks and obtains signatures when required.
• Carefully monitors docketing dates and deadlines, being proactive in ensuring that deadlines are met or brought to the attention of attorney/paralegal team; carefully monitors workflow of matters to ensure timely handling.
• May provide administrative support in opposition, interference, infringement, and related proceedings as needed.
• Exhibits outstanding client service in greeting guests, talking with clients, preparing correspondence, answering questions, and ensuring that matters proceed through the pre-defined administrative process.
• Manages client contacts, electronic mail, and print and electronic documents.
• May prepare exhibits and other materials for intellectual property litigation.
• May conduct factual research for patent and trademark matters.
• Enters and reviews time charges; may review and edit final client invoices for accuracy.
• Creates, organizes, maintains, and closes files in accordance with prescribed internal policies.
• Works collaboratively with other IP team members to ensure that work is completed, deadlines met and department needs are met.
• Processes and tracks requests for payments and reimbursements.
• May occasionally perform paralegal (IP Specialist) duties; however, primary role is providing clerical and administrative support for attorney/paralegal team.

Requirements:

• 3+ years related experience.  
• Knowledge of patent and trademark terminology, prosecution procedures, and deadlines for both U.S. and foreign intellectual property matters; knowledge of current USPTO rules and procedures; experience with intellectual property software systems.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, sufficient to set and manage priorities; to manage and meet deadlines; and to self-start and ensure that work is timely completed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; good judgment and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications and writing skills.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate collaborative work habits and an 'ownership mentality' in understanding the work to be done and assuring that it is timely and accurately completed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2016 suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.