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Legal Assistant

Legal AssistantClient: Confidential Law FirmLocation: Cleveland, OHJob Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | HybridCompensation: $55,000 – $75,000 per yearBenefits: Full BenefitsRelocation Expenses: NoInterview Expenses: YesOpenings: 1The RoleOur client, a respected law firm in Cleveland, OH, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and document support to attorneys and paralegals. This role is critical to ensuring deadlines are met, documents are accurate, and client service standards are exceeded.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide proactive administrative support to attorneys and legal teamsEdit and proofread legal and administrative documents for accuracy and consistencyManage CLE credit tracking, calendaring, expense reimbursements, and schedulingGreet clients, coordinate meetings, and handle professional correspondenceElectronically file documents with courts and maintain organized case filesSupport billing processes including time entry, reporting, and client inquiriesMonitor deadlines and follow up on pending mattersLiaise with court personnel, attorneys, and internal staffWhat You BringAt least 3 years of legal assistant or legal administrative experience in a law firmStrong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointExperience proofreading and formatting complex legal documentsAbility to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environmentProfessional written and verbal communication skillsExperience with electronic court filing systemsMust-Haves Minimum 3 years of legal assistant or legal administrative experienceLaw firm or equivalent legal services environment backgroundStrong Microsoft Office proficiencyExperience proofreading and editing legal documentsAbility to work onsite in Cleveland, OHSalary requirement provided (not open or negotiable)Authorized to work in the United StatesNo sponsorship required now or in the futurePreferred (Nice-to-Have)Familiarity with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage, or similar legal softwareExperience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneouslyCLE tracking, expense reimbursement, or billing support experienceExposure to litigation, probate, or other specialized legal areas