Legal Secretary

BakerHostetler Career•Cleveland, OH

11h•$60,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The private wealth practice group has an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary in the Cleveland, OH office. This is a non-exempt position that reports to the Regional Human Resources Manager and has an in-person presence of four days per week in the Cleveland office, with one day remote. Some of the essential functions include: Prepare and organize documents for client meetings and ensure that all necessary paperwork is available and in order. Regularly communicate with clients to gather information and provide updates on the status of their estate planning matters. Maintain attorney's calendar, schedule and coordinate client meetings, including initial consultations and document signings. Answer client inquiries, either by phone or email, and aid with completing forms and understanding documents. Partner with attorneys and their clients on the billing process.

Requirements

Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, copy and facsimile machines.
Strong understanding of private wealth terminology and procedures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong client service orientation and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Prepare and organize documents for client meetings and ensure that all necessary paperwork is available and in order.
Regularly communicate with clients to gather information and provide updates on the status of their estate planning matters.
Maintain attorney's calendar, schedule and coordinate client meetings, including initial consultations and document signings.
Answer client inquiries, either by phone or email, and aid with completing forms and understanding documents.
Partner with attorneys and their clients on the billing process.

Benefits

Competitive salaries
performance bonus program
Group health, dental, and vision insurance
Multiple plan options and various benefit levels
Same-sex domestic partner coverage
Pre-tax premiums
Coverage begins on date of hire
Group term life/AD&D and voluntary supplemental group universal life insurance
Voluntary accident insurance – self and family
Long-term care insurance
Short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
Pre-tax benefit programs – dependent care, health care reimbursement and transit/qualified parking (in most cities)
Retirement program – voluntary 401(k) plan