Legal Secretary

BakerHostetler•Cleveland, OH

6d•$60,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Hostetler is a National Firm with 18 offices and over 1000 attorneys. Established in 1916, our attorneys are award winning. Baker possesses a phenomenal culture with attorneys and staff that take extreme pride in their work. The litigation 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. The lucky person who is hired for this role will have the unique opportunity to work alongside a secretary who has worked at the firm for over 20 years and is retiring at the end of the year. He or she will take over for her attorneys upon her retirement.

Requirements

Strong understanding of litigation terminology and procedures.
Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong client service orientation and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

Proofreading
Maintain attorney calendars
Coordinating depositions
Time entry
Opening of new matters
Prepare binders and exhibits for trials
Coordinate firm related travel and ensure attorneys are reimbursed for firm expenses

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