Legal Assistant

Siegel Jennings • Cleveland, OH

37d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant to join our team in our Cleveland office, supporting our Ohio practice group.

The ideal candidate will assist in managing administrative projects and workflow, maintaining communication with clients and stakeholders, and supporting attorneys within the practice group. This role requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in office software, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Requirements

• Digital Literacy - Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, information evaluation, communication, security awareness.
• Basic math skills and the ability to convert percentages to decimals and work with fractions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Flexible contributor who thrives in a dynamic environment and readily assists across functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse team and diverse client base in a professional, service-oriented manner.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of administrative office experience.
• Bachelor or Associate degree strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in a law firm environment with familiarity with litigation terminology.
• Knowledge or experience in real estate/appraisal is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft and send basic correspondence; draft basic legal documents.
• Manage and maintain assigned case docket, including scheduling, tracking deadlines, preparing evidence submissions, communicating with witnesses, and maintaining digital case files.
• Assist with administrative functions during annual assessment review cycle.
• Communicating with county or other governmental entities.
• Field/screen/direct incoming phone calls, taking accurate messages while interacting professionally with colleagues, clients, other firm professionals, court personnel, co-counsel, etc.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients and opposing counsel through effective communication and professional interaction.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the practice administrative group and assist attorneys as needed, fostering a supportive and efficient team environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree