Job Title:
Legal Assistant
Client:
Confidential Law Firm
Location:
Cleveland, OH
Salary Range:
$55,000 – $75,000 per year
Job Type:
Direct Hire | Full-Time | Hybrid
Remote Allowed:
No

Benefits: Full Benefits 

Relocation Expenses: No 

Interview Expenses: Yes 

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-Have

  • 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