What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Litigation & Administrative Support position at Confidential Recruiting Partners?
Our client is a respected law firm seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Cleveland office. This role provides high-level administrative and document support to attorneys and paralegals, helping ensure deadlines are met and client service exceeds expectations.Work Setting: Hybrid-RemoteResponsibilities:Monitor deadlines and follow up on pending matters.Provide proactive administrative support to attorneys and legal teams.Edit and proofread legal documents for accuracy, consistency, and formatting.Greet clients, coordinate meetings, and handle professional correspondence.File documents electronically with courts and maintain organized case files.Liaise with court personnel, attorneys, and staff to obtain and relay information.Manage CLE credit tracking, calendaring, expense reimbursements, and scheduling.Support billing processes by entering attorney time, preparing reports, and managing client inquiries.Qualifications:Experience with electronic court filing systems.Professional communication skills with client-facing experience.Prior experience supporting multiple attorneys is preferred.Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Minimum 3 years of legal assistant or legal administrative experience in a law firm or equivalent legal setting.Proven ability to proofread and edit complex legal documents with high attention to detail.Familiarity with legal software such as Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS , or iManage is a plus.Background in tracking CLE credits, managing expenses, or assisting with billing is a plus.Knowledge of litigation procedures, probate processes, or other specialized legal areas is helpful.Please Note: To be considered, candidates must meet all required qualifications. Do not apply if you:Are not proficient in Microsoft Office.Cannot work onsite in Cleveland five days a week.Lack experience in a law firm or legal services environment.Have no experience proofreading or formatting legal documents.Have less than 3 years of legal assistant or legal administrative experience.
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000
