Description

Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewisis a full-service law firm in Cleveland, Ohio. We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join us in our mission to bring thoughtful and practical legal solutions to individuals and business clients of all sizes, ranging from family-owned enterprises to multi-million dollar national and international corporations, tax-exempt organizations, governmental bodies, charities, foundations, and public organizations. 

Position Responsibilities:

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for a variety of administrative duties, including:

• Working with 3 to 4 attorneys
• Draft, proofread, edit, and format legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, motions, tables of content and authority, etc. 
• Prepare and process court filings and electronic filings
• Organize, file and manage electronic and paper documents, exhibits, pleadings bibles, trial binders and closing bibles
• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, schedules and dockets, including entry into Firm's docket system
• Open new matters and close files as required
• Maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files in accordance with Firm procedures
• Scan, process and organize daily mail
• Attention to other administrative tasks including conflict checks, check requests, expense reports, filing, etc. 
• Communicate and interact professionally with clients, attorneys, team members and staff 
• Actively participate as a member of the practice group and support team members to timely complete work and assignments
• Participate in in-house training to continue to develop and expand legal knowledge

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience as a legal assistant in a law firm environment required
• Experience with court filing procedures, including electronic filings required
• Ability to handle multiple, completing deadlines and priorities in an effective manner and with a high degree of initiative 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Knowledge of Worldox and Clio a plus.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, bonus potential and excellent work environment, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer also offering the following: 

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k)
• Health savings
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance/wellness program