Litigation Legal Assistant
On-siteAkron, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys by drafting, editing, and preparing legal correspondence, court documents, and internal forms. Electronically file and record documents in relevant jurisdictions while organizing and updating digital client files in iManage. Process mail, manage attorney calendars, coordinate travel logistics, and handle client disbursement and billing records. Communicate with clients, courts, and professional contacts using secure platforms. Assist the Central Docketing team daily and adapt to evolving firm technologies through ongoing training. Maintain strong organizational skills and proficiency in legal terminology and software used within the firm.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
- Experience in legal litigation
- High School graduate or equivalency
- Typing skills of 60+ wpm
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work and time
- Flexible attitude towards daily tasks
- Possesses strong knowledge of legal vocabulary and abbreviations
- Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
- Proficient in practice-specific technology platforms
- Must pass a background check
Desired Qualifications
- Medical defense experience
- Post-secondary related education or training
- Minimum five years prior legal assistant experience
- Proficiency in current and emerging technologies relevant to legal practice (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, e-filing systems)
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