Seeking an organized, detail-oriented paralegal with litigation experience to support civil matters while also assisting attorneys handling criminal defense and family law cases. The role requires strong file management, courtroom support, client communication, and multi-jurisdictional filing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage case files from intake through resolution for family law & criminal defense matters.
- Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, affidavits, and settlement documents.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda summarizing statutes, case law, and procedural issues.
- Coordinate and prepare exhibits, witness lists, trial binders, and hearing materials; attend court hearings and trials to provide support.
- Prepare and file court documents (e-filing) in Cuyahoga County and surrounding jurisdictions; monitor dockets and deadlines.
- Conduct client and witness interviews; maintain client communication and status updates.
- Assist with investigations: obtain police reports, medical records, financial documents, and public records; coordinate with experts and vendors.
- Calendar deadlines, manage discovery timelines, and ensure compliance with statute-of-limitations and filing requirements.
- Prepare and organize settlement agreements, plea paperwork, parenting plans, support calculations, and post-judgment documents.
- Support attorneys with trial preparation, including witness coordination and subpoena service.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ litigation/paralegal experience; experience in family law required or strong demonstrated exposure.
- Proficiency with legal research tools (Westlaw, Lexis) and familiarity with e-filing systems and case management software.
- Strong legal writing, proofreading, and document-drafting skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Professional demeanor and strong client-communication skills; ability to handle sensitive/confidential matters.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for court appearances and records retrieval.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Trial experience and courtroom familiarity.
- Experience working in Ohio Cuyahoga County & State Courts and knowledge of local rules and procedures.
- Basic familiarity with criminal discovery procedures and family law calculations (support, parenting time).
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- family law paralegal : 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rocky River, OH 44116 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rocky River, OH 44116
