Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Cleveland, OH $60,000 - $70,000 The Legal Assistant will provide overall legal administrative support to multiple attorneys in the firm.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

Prepare, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other case-related documents. Maintain and organize client files, case records, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule client meetings, court dates, hearings, and depositions. Communicate with clients, courts, and outside parties regarding case updates, scheduling, and document requests. Assist with court filings, including electronic filing and preparation of required forms and exhibits. Conduct basic legal research and gather case-related information for attorney review. Handle incoming calls, correspondence, and administrative requests while maintaining strict client confidentiality.

Legal Assistant Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor's degree preferred. Prior experience working in a legal support office setting. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Clio software knowledge is a plus. Technical proficiency at the advanced level in Microsoft Office and Adobe. Top-notch accuracy, spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills are necessary. Experience with general court system operations and corresponding administrative filings. Preparing correspondence including legal documents, forms, presentations, and the like using advanced knowledge and skills with word processing related and other software programs. #INDGB