What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Maguire Schneckenburger Legal Group, LLC?
Maguire Schneckenburger Legal Group, LLC is looking to grow its busy law firm located in Tallmadge, Ohio. Currently, the firm has eight attorneys and a variety of support staff. The law firm focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, domestic relations, and business law, including the litigation related to each of those areas.
This position is particularly looking for a candidate to assist with a variety of areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, and business and real estate transactional work. Maguire Schneckenburger is ideally looking for a paralegal that has prior experience as a paralegal in a law firm setting.
Specifically, the ideal candidate will have experience with various filing systems for courts (in-person and e-filing), discovery and exhibit preparation, pleading drafting, filings with the Ohio Secretary of State, transactional and contract assistance.
This position will be full-time. Maguire Schneckenburger offers competitive pay and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- File and maintain legal documents in an organized manner
- Transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and memos
- Utilize document management systems to store and retrieve files
- Assist with proofreading and editing legal documents for accuracy and clarity
- Answer phone calls and take messages with proper phone etiquette
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff
- Perform clerical tasks such as data entry and scheduling appointments
Skills:
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Attention to detail for accurate filing, transcribing, and proofreading
- Proficient in using document management systems and other legal software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with legal terminology and processes
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
This position offers competitive pay based on experience. The ideal candidate will have experience previously working in a law firm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20