Cleveland, Ohio, 44115
Job description
Legal Assistant
Cleveland, OH
$60,000 – $70,000
The Legal Assistant will deliver comprehensive legal administrative assistance to several attorneys within the firm.
Key Responsibilities for Legal Assistant:
- Draft, edit, and format legal documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other materials pertinent to cases.
- Organize and maintain client files, case documents, and associated paperwork to guarantee precision and easy access.
- Manage attorney schedules, arranging client meetings, court appearances, hearings, and depositions.
- Liaise with clients, courts, and external parties regarding updates on cases, scheduling, and the collection of documents.
- Support the filing process in courts, which includes electronic submissions and preparation of necessary documents and exhibits.
- Perform fundamental legal research and compile case-related materials for attorney consideration.
- Manage incoming communications, correspondence, and administrative tasks while ensuring client confidentiality is upheld.
Requirements for Legal Assistant:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is essential.
- An Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Previous experience in a legal support role is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly is essential.
- Familiarity with Clio software is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Advanced competency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software is required.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with strong spelling, grammar, and proofreading abilities.
- Familiarity with general court procedures and associated administrative filings is important.
- Capable of preparing a variety of correspondence and legal documents utilizing advanced word processing and other relevant software.
STEMHUNTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
