Description:
Established community association (condo/HOA law) firm that offers a tremendous opportunity for long term advancement and professional development opportunities is excited to add a Legal Assistant to our dynamic and engaging Cleveland office that offers a tremendous opportunity to begin or continue a career in the legal field, with long term advancement and professional development opportunities.
Job Duties:
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Proofread, format, revise, and finalize attorney-client privileged correspondence
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Timely and effectively manage calendar and billing for attorneys this position will support
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Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including drafting legal documents, preparing exhibits, and organizing case files.
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Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions.
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Organize and maintain electronic files, ensuring all documents are properly labeled and stored.
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Prepare and file court documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Requirements:
Optimum Skills:
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Excellent personal skills
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Must be available weekdays between 8:00am - 5:00pm for in-office work. An occasional weeknight or weekend may be required.
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Prior work experience required
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Must demonstrate dedication and hard work
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Most recent cumulative grade point average must be 3.0 or higher
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High school diploma required
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
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Must contain excellent skills of full Microsoft Suite Microsoft Word, including the ability to create an automatic outline, print mailing labels, and insert/format multiple columns
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Ability to work high volume under pressure while still demonstrating excellent personal skills
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Cover letter with description of your skills and background is required
