Administration

Porter Wright has an opportunity for a full-time Research Analyst. This hybrid position reports to the Knowledge and Innovation Director and can be located in any of the firm’s offices. Primary responsibilities include providing reference and research services to attorneys and staff, assisting with training initiatives and working on technology-related projects.

Essential Duties:

• Provide quick reference and in-depth research services using a variety of legal and non-legal resources.
• Conduct background research on potential clients, industry trends and subject-specific topics for attorneys and staff.
• Create and monitor news alerts and newsletters for cases, companies and various legal topics for attorneys and staff.
• Assist with preparing and scheduling training classes for groups and individuals with differing needs and technology skill levels.
• Assist with providing instruction on research techniques and tools for attorneys and staff in live and virtual sessions.
• Assist with the maintenance and dissemination of resources through the firm’s Intranet and Learning Management System.
• Prepare and maintain instructional guides, pathfinders and other documentation to promote Information Resource Center resources.
• Support knowledge management initiatives and assist with special projects as required.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining legal knowledge resources.

Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of attorneys and staff.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information to produce actionable intelligence for attorneys and staff.
• Strong customer service attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and stay current with the most effective legal research methods and various types of technologies.
• Highly dependable and able to provide high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Initiative and creativity strongly desired.

Qualifications:

• ALA accredited degree in Library and Information Science and/or a JD from an ABA accredited institution. Individuals with equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Law firm experience is highly desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of legal and non-legal research sources such as Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, CapIQ, HighQ, Intelligize, etc.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of free and fee-based business resources, subject specific databases and legal analytics tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint. Ability to learn new technologies. Web design experience desirable but not required.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Interested candidates can apply online.

The Financial Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the firm’s general ledger, audit and tax functions while managing the day‑to‑day accounting operations. This role supervises the Staff Accountant, Payroll Specialist and Accounts Payable Specialist, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial records and reporting in a law firm environment. The position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with tax regulations, internal controls and optimizing cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment and oversight of firm trust accounts.
• Manage daily cash flow, including operating and trust account balances.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and review all cash-related journal entries.
• Coordinate banking relationships, including account management, fee analysis and treasury services.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audit processes.
• Oversee preparation and review of audit schedules, workpapers and documentation.
• Manage tax compliance, including coordination with external advisors on all required filings and estimated payments.
• Prepare basic tax filings for wholly owned entities, as needed.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, including work assignment, review, performance feedback and cross-training.
• Oversee payroll and accounts payable functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance and strong internal controls over disbursements.
• Develop, document and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including system enhancements and software implementations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.
• CPA or CPA‑eligible strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of accounting and tax experience.
• Prior supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Experience in a professional services environment preferred (law firm experience highly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of cash accounting, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, audits and taxation.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with law firm and trust accounting systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills, with a high level of professionalism, discretion and integrity.

Interested candidates can apply online.

Porter Wright has an opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant in the Columbus, Ohio office who has experience in Litigation and Labor & Employment. This position will be responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the office. The ideal candidate will possess excellent people and organizational skills and be a consummate team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creates and edits correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, etc.
• Transcribes dictation.
• Maintains calendars for assignments, schedules meetings and appointments; makes travel arrangements as needed.
• Responsible for copying, faxing and scanning documents in appropriate format.
• Prepares documents for mailing/delivery (i.e., U.S. mail, overnight delivery, UPS, courier).
• Participates in cultivation of client relationships by becoming familiar with the case/matter which provides for better service to the client and aids assignments in better preparing for client meetings.
• Familiar with filing procedures (i.e., electronic filing) and appropriate documentation needed for various courts and entities.
• Enters time into Aderant for timekeepers.
• Processes paperwork to open new client files; creates files in firm’s record management system; maintains current files and organizes files before processing for off-site storage.
• Creates transmittal letters for monthly billing.
• Prepares expense reports.
• Maintains current address/telephone listing of clients for each assignment, ensuring they are properly entered into the firm’s client relationship management system. May be responsible for preparing mailing lists/labels for firm-sponsored seminars/events.
• Provides assistance to other legal administrative assistants as time permits.
• Performs such other duties as assigned, maintaining team effort to provide best possible assistance to assignments and clients.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school level education or equivalent office work experience.
• Minimum of three years prior legal secretarial experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in Litigation and Labor & Employment preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly and accurately; professional demeanor.

Interested candidates can apply online.