Legal Assistant

Cleveland

Published 3 hours ago

Legal Assistant
Client: Confidential Law Firm
Location: Cleveland, OH
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Hybrid
Compensation: $55,000 – $75,000 per year
Benefits: Full Benefits
Relocation Expenses: No
Interview Expenses: Yes
Openings: 1
The Role
Our client, a respected law firm in Cleveland, OH, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant
to provide high-level administrative and document support to attorneys and paralegals.
This role is critical to ensuring deadlines are met, documents are accurate, and client
service standards are exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
 Provide proactive administrative support to attorneys and legal teams
 Edit and proofread legal and administrative documents for accuracy and consistency
 Manage CLE credit tracking, calendaring, expense reimbursements, and scheduling
 Greet clients, coordinate meetings, and handle professional correspondence
 Electronically file documents with courts and maintain organized case files
 Support billing processes including time entry, reporting, and client inquiries
 Monitor deadlines and follow up on pending matters
 Liaise with court personnel, attorneys, and internal staff
What You Bring
 At least 3 years of legal assistant or legal administrative experience in a law firm
 Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
 Experience proofreading and formatting complex legal documents
 Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
 Professional written and verbal communication skills
 Experience with electronic court filing systems
Must-Haves (Required to Submit)
 Minimum 3 years of legal assistant or legal administrative experience

 Law firm or equivalent legal services environment background
 Strong Microsoft Office proficiency
 Experience proofreading and editing legal documents
 Ability to work onsite in Cleveland, OH
 Salary requirement provided (not open or negotiable)
 Authorized to work in the United States
 No sponsorship required now or in the future
Preferred (Nice-to-Have)
 Familiarity with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage, or similar legal software
 Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
 CLE tracking, expense reimbursement, or billing support experience
 Exposure to litigation, probate, or other specialized legal areas

Full time

Associate

Cleveland