Legal Assistant

Job description

Legal Assistant Position Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant to join our team in our Cleveland office, supporting our Ohio practice group. The ideal candidate will assist in managing administrative projects and workflow, maintaining communication with clients and stakeholders, and supporting attorneys within the practice group. This role requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in office software, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Key Responsibilities: - Drat and send basic correspondence; draft basic legal documents. - Manage and maintain assigned case docket, including scheduling, tracking deadlines, preparing evidence submissions, communicating with witnesses, and maintaining digital case files. - Assist with administrative functions during annual assessment review cycle. - Communicating with county or other governmental entities. - Field/screen/direct incoming phone calls, taking accurate messages while interacting professionally with colleagues, clients, other firm professionals, court personnel, co-counsel, etc. - Provide administrative support as needed. - Deliver exceptional service to clients and opposin...