Legal Assistant (Wooster)
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Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year A bit about us: This is a well-established full-service law firm rooted in Northeast Ohio with a long history of providing legal counsel to both individuals and businesses. The firm’s attorneys offer expertise across more than 50 legal practice areas, including corporate and business law, estate planning and probate, employment and labor, real estate, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. It prides itself on combining deep local knowledge with sophisticated legal capabilities typically found in larger metropolitan firms, and on using a collaborative, team-oriented approach to solve complex legal challenges for its clients. Why join us? Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid holidays Job Details We are seeking a seasoned Permanent Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role will provide you with the opportunity to engage in a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal administrative support to our legal team. You will be an integral part of our team, working on complex legal cases, conducting extensive legal research, drafting legal documents, and managing case files. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Responsibilities: 1. Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.
2. Draft and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
3. Manage and organize case files, ensuring all relevant information is easily accessible and up-to-date.
4. Assist attorneys in court proceedings by preparing necessary legal documents and liaising with clients and opposing counsel.
5. Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and trials, ensuring all parties are informed and prepared.
6. Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information, adhering to professional ethics and firm policies.
7. Stay updated with changes in legislation and regulations that may affect the firm's clients and cases.
8. Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including answering phones, managing correspondence, and maintaining office supplies. Qualifications: 1. A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within the legal industry.
2. Proficiency in legal research and legal writing, with a strong ability to draft and edit a variety of legal documents.
3. Solid experience in case management, including organizing, tracking, and managing large volumes of documents and files.
4. Extensive knowledge of legal administrative procedures, including court rules and filing procedures.
5. Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and court personnel.
8. Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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