Growing Law Firm Seeks Paralegal / Legal Assistant

The Position:

This is a full-time, on-site legal assistant/paralegal position based in our Strongsville office. The successful candidate will work closely with the firm’s attorneys, paralegal, and clients in managing a variety of job responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Handle matters in a confidential and professional manner.
• Interact with clients and others in-person and via telephone and e-mail.
• Assist with the daily operations of the law firm including managing office supplies, bank deposits, recording financial transactions into QuickBooks (including paying bills), billing for services provided by the law firm, processing incoming and outgoing mail for the law firm, and other administrative duties such as copying, data entry, filing, and scanning.
• Prepare and finalize correspondence and other documents including pleadings, deeds, etc.
• Open, maintain, and close client files in accordance with firm policies.
• Assist as needed with the execution of documents at the firm’s satellite office in Hudson.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Paralegal certificate or two (2) or more years of experience in a law firm or legal office environment handling matters in at least one of the following areas: civil litigation, real estate, small business representation, estate planning, and/or probate administration.
• Detail oriented with initiative.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ohio Notary certification a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with time and billing software (such as PracticePanther) and accounting software (such as Quickbooks) a plus.
• Reliable transportation is required

About Us:

Krueger and Valente Law, LLC is a diverse law practice with a client focused approach in a casual work environment. Our practice is primarily focused on civil litigation, real estate matters, probate administration, estate planning, and small business representation. We do not handle personal injury, domestic relations, or criminal law matters. Our principal office in Strongsville, Ohio is easily accessible and provides free on-site parking.

Apply Now:

For immediate consideration, please submit your cover letter, resume, and any additional materials you would like considered, to hiring@kandv-law.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person