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Legal Assistant | Cleveland East Side (Beachwood, OH)
A well-established boutique law firm on Cleveland's east side is looking for a Legal Assistant to support its attorneys and paralegals on estate and trust matters. This is a growing firm with real room for the right person to grow along with it.
The firm wants someone with strong phone skills, strong word processing skills, excellent organization, and an attitude to jump in and help with everything.
What you will do:
- Answer and manage incoming calls professionally and route callers to the right attorney or staff member
- Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
- Handle a high volume of filing and keep physical and electronic files organized
- Manage attorney calendars, meetings, and deadlines
- Compile and organize estate documents for attorney review
- Make copies and assemble document sets for the firm
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and outside parties
- Jump in to help the team with whatever needs to get done
What you bring:
- Legal assistant, legal secretary, or similar office support experience
- Strong phone and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- A fast learner who picks up new procedures and systems quickly
- Discretion with confidential client and family information
Helpful but not required:
- Probate, estate, or litigation experience
- Adobe Acrobat experience
- Law firm experience
Why this role:
- A growing firm with room to advance
- A small, team-oriented office
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000