Legal Assistant

Javitch Block • Cleveland, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Assistant position will be responsible for performing general legal assistant and administrative duties, including but not limited to: Prepare and process legal documents, letters and forms from dictation or written format, such as summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, warrants and agreement Proofread, mail, fax, and/or arrange for delivery and pickup of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials Maintain internal and external phone and email correspondence. Serve as back up Receptionist for breaks and lunches as well as days off of Firm Receptionist. Prepare e-file documents to meet court requirements, confirm specific fees needed, and follow-up to confirm court acceptance Document court-specific e-file requirements, including rules and fees Scan, copy and organize documents and other printed matter Notarize legal documents Assist attorneys in collecting information Schedule appointments and maintain calendar and docket for assigned attorneys Examine status of files, daily reviews. releases, incoming mail, court docket to determine next course of action; update accordingly in file management software Monitor case status and update parties involved internally or externally Manage daily assignments generated by case management system

Requirements

• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Handle high work volume efficiently
• Able to multi-task upon request
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Notary Certificate required

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification and/or law firm experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process legal documents, letters and forms from dictation or written format, such as summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, warrants and agreement
• Proofread, mail, fax, and/or arrange for delivery and pickup of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
• Maintain internal and external phone and email correspondence.
• Serve as back up Receptionist for breaks and lunches as well as days off of Firm Receptionist.
• Prepare e-file documents to meet court requirements, confirm specific fees needed, and follow-up to confirm court acceptance
• Document court-specific e-file requirements, including rules and fees
• Scan, copy and organize documents and other printed matter
• Notarize legal documents
• Assist attorneys in collecting information
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendar and docket for assigned attorneys
• Examine status of files, daily reviews. releases, incoming mail, court docket to determine next course of action; update accordingly in file management software
• Monitor case status and update parties involved internally or externally
• Manage daily assignments generated by case management system

Benefits

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED