Legal Assistant

Firstchoicedrivers

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • 8 days ago
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    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Expense Managementunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Documentsunmatched
    • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Nuanceunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched
    • iManageunmatched

    Description

    About the Role

    We're hiring a Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and document support to attorneys and paralegals within a fast-paced legal environment.

    This role is critical to ensuring legal documents are accurate, deadlines are met, and clients receive exceptional professional service. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced supporting multiple legal professionals while managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

    You'll play a key role in legal operations, document preparation, scheduling coordination, court filings, billing support, and day-to-day attorney support.

    What You'll Do

    Attorney & Administrative Support

    • Provide proactive administrative support to attorneys and legal teams
    • Coordinate scheduling, calendaring, meetings, and correspondence
    • Greet clients and coordinate professional communications
    • Manage expense reimbursements and administrative workflows
    • Track CLE credits and maintain compliance-related documentation

    Legal Document & Case Management

    • Edit, proofread, and format legal and administrative documents
    • Ensure document accuracy, consistency, and professionalism
    • Electronically file legal documents with courts
    • Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
    • Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding legal matters

    Billing & Operational Support

    • Support billing processes including time entry, reporting, and client billing inquiries
    • Coordinate with attorneys, court personnel, and internal teams
    • Help maintain efficient day-to-day legal operations

    Required Qualifications

    Experience

    • 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant in a law firm environment
    • Experience supporting attorneys in fast-paced legal settings
    • Experience managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
    • Experience with electronic court filing systems

    Technical Skills

    • Strong proficiency with:

      • Microsoft Word
      • Excel
      • Outlook
      • PowerPoint
    • Strong document formatting and proofreading skills
    • Experience preparing and editing complex legal documents

    Communication & Professional Skills

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
    • Professional demeanor and client-service mindset
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive matters

    Work Authorization

    • Authorized to work in the United States
    • No sponsorship available now or in the future

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Familiarity with legal software platforms such as:

      • Kofax / Nuance
      • InTapp
      • LMS+
      • iManage
      • Similar legal technology systems
    • Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
    • Experience with:

      • CLE tracking
      • Billing support
      • Expense reimbursement workflows
    • Exposure to:

      • Litigation
      • Probate
      • Other specialized legal practice areas

    Work Environment

    • Hybrid work arrangement
    • Full-time legal support role
    • Professional law firm environment

    Additional Benefits

    • Full benefits package
    • Interview-related expenses covered

    Why This Role Stands Out

    High-Level Legal Exposure

    You'll work closely with attorneys and legal teams on complex legal documentation, filings, and operational workflows.

    Broad Responsibility

    The role combines legal administrative support, client interaction, billing coordination, and operational organization in a highly visible support position.

    Stable Professional Environment

    Join a professional legal setting with structured processes, strong standards, and long-term growth opportunities.

    Strong Operational Impact

    Your work directly contributes to attorney efficiency, client experience, and successful case management.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCleveland, Ohio

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