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Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC Litigation Legal Assistant - Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Litigation Legal Assistant - Cleveland Overview A Cleveland law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a busy litigation practice. This role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Primary Responsibilities * Provide proactive administrative support to litigation attorneys and paralegals; assist other practice groups as needed * Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, court personnel, and internal staff via phone, email, and in person * Coordinate meetings, telephone conferences, and scheduling arrangements * Prepare, review, and format correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents * Draft routine litigation-related documents and filings under attorney direction * Electronically file documents with courts and maintain awareness of filing requirements and deadlines * Monitor and track key dates and deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks * Manage case files, including creating, maintaining, organizing, and retiring physical and electronic records * Process payment requests, reimbursements, and other administrative tasks * Manage client contacts, incoming and outgoing emails, and document distribution * Transcribe dictated material when required * Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively * Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy * Knowledge of litigation procedures, court systems, and legal terminology * Ability to review and identify pleadings and other litigation-related documents * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel * Experience with document management and legal software such as iManage, InTapp, Kofax/Nuance, LMS+, Bighand, or similar systems preferred * Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills * Ability to exercise sound judgment, apply common sense, and follow verbal and written instructions * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment * Flexibility to occasionally work additional hours as needed to meet business demands Education and Experience * Three or more years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm or comparable legal environment * Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal field preferred * Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work with complex legal documents, including pleadings and court filings Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other record Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjk4NDUxLjEwNTA4QGJlYWNvbmhpbGxjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ