Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Our growing law firm seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to aid in the daily administration of the firm. We are seeking a full time individual. Our practice areas include personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, business litigation, collections, insurance law, trust & estates, elder law, employment law, construction, tax and family law.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Document preparation

· Drafting pleadings, motions, orders, discovery

· Legal research on a wide range of legal topics

· Experience with E-Filing including Pacer

· Keep and maintain organized case files

· Preparation of client correspondence including invoices

· Maintain Attorneys’ calendars and time entry.

Qualifications:

· 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant

· Experience with litigation

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Teams

· Experience with Clio legal software a definite plus

· Ability to manage a case docket from start to finish

· Ability to manage several Attorney's calendars

· Ability to communicate with clients in a professional manner

· Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

· Ability to multi-task effectively

· High level of integrity and discretion

· High level of emotional intelligence and good judgement

· Organizational skills as well as analytical skills and detail-oriented

· Team player and willing to learn with positive attitude

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Akron, OH 44333 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Akron, OH 44333: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000