Litigation Legal Assistant

Roetzel & Andress•Akron, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Akron office of Roetzel & Andress is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience to join our Legal Support Team. Medical defense experience a plus. This position provides administrative and clerical support to the attorney(s) in support of their specific practice group’s needs and requirements. This position requires strong organizational skills.

Requirements

Experience in legal litigation (required).
Demonstrate proficiency in current legal terminology and software used within the firm.
High School graduate or equivalency required.
Typing skills of 60+ wpm required.
Proficiency in current and emerging technologies relevant to legal practice (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, e-filing systems).
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work and time.
Possesses strong knowledge of legal vocabulary and abbreviations, along with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
Proficient in practice-specific technology platforms.
Must pass a background check as a condition for employment.

Nice To Haves

Medical defense experience a plus.
Post-secondary related education or training preferred.
Minimum five years prior legal assistant experience is preferred.
Flexible attitude towards daily tasks.
Demonstrates a professional and client-focused approach in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and professional associates.

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, court documents, and internal forms using document management systems and formatting tools.
Electronically file and record documents in relevant jurisdictions, and coordinate delivery for courts or agencies not accepting digital submissions.
Assist Central Docketing team on a daily basis.
Organize, update, and maintain digital client files in iManage, ensuring all documents and correspondence are promptly uploaded and accurately categorized.
Process and profile all incoming, outgoing, and internal mail, digitally within the firm’s document management system, iManage.
Effectively manage and update the calendars and schedules of assigned attorneys, leveraging digital scheduling tools and coordinating with the Central Docketing team for litigation deadlines.
Communicate with clients, courts, and professional contacts on behalf of attorneys, utilizing secure email and virtual communication platforms.
Enter and process client disbursement and billing records using established electronic accounting procedures.
Arrange and coordinate travel using online booking platforms to streamline logistics for attorneys and legal teams.
Adapt to evolving firm technologies, participating in ongoing training to continually enhance operational efficiency and uphold the firm’s standards.