40 hours/week
Monday - Friday, 8 - 5 pm
Onsite
The Paralegal provides high-level legal and administrative support to the Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance Department and is responsible for claim/litigation support. The Paralegal reports to the VP, Senior Associate Counsel and communicates with Hospital personnel, outside attorneys, and others regarding complex legal and compliance matters as assigned.
Responsibilities:
1. Works directly with in-house counsel to perform a broad range of litigation-related duties and responsibilities, including preparing litigation hold letters, drafting responses to written discovery requests, performing research, and monitoring litigation relevant to Children's and its affiliates.
2. Conducts legal research on a variety of matters including health care, pediatric, and employment matters.
3. Drafts, reviews, and edits a wide variety of legal documents including NDAs, employment agreements, and BAAs. Prepares contract termination letters as requested.
4. Manages the hospital's subpoenas process. Drafts various motions as required. Provides education to employees with respect to their subpoena obligations and assists in preparing employees to for court proceedings.
5. Serves as a liaison between in-house counsel and outside attorneys and agencies seeking information, documents, and/or testimony from Children's and its employees; gathers and produces documentation as required.
6. Assists the legal, compliance, and risk departments with research related to regulatory obligations. Prepares compliance summaries, training materials, and internal guidance documents.
7. Compiles and prepares certificates of insurance and claims histories for medical staff members and other certificates of insurance as appropriate.
8. Assists the VP, Senior Associate Counsel and Director Risk Management with claim management by giving notice to insurance carriers, ensuring receipt of coverage letters, providing regular and requested updates. Collaborates with insurance carriers for effective claim management.
9. Supports the Vice President of Compliance and Privacy Manager with investigations, audits, and other projects as assigned.
10. Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
Other information:
Qualifications
1. Either a) Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experiencing working as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department, or (b) Associate's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experiencing working as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department. In-house legal department experience preferably in health care.
2. Paralegal Certificate is strongly preferred.
3. Experience working as a litigation paralegal is strongly preferred.
4. Strong understanding of legal concepts and processes. Understanding of healthcare law, including HIPAA, compliance, and risk management is a plus.
5. Excellent critical thinking and communication (written and verbal) skills are required.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) programs is required. Experience with legal research, contract management, and matter management programs is preferred.
7. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines.
8. Collaborative mindset and ability to communicate effectively with clinical and administrative staff.
9. Must have the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite
$45k-54k yearly est. 6d ago
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Legal Secretary
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith 3.7
Legal secretary job in Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland, OH office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys. Essential functions of this role include docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, and processing various financial related tasks.
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.
Responsibilities
Job Specifications/Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
At least three (3) years of legal experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.
Qualifications
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Minimum Salary USD $65,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $70,000.00/Yr.
FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is a great opportunity for a corporate governance professional to join a growing team, and to help advance the ever-changing governance landscape at a highly dynamic, publicly-traded company. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is a fact-paced, forward-thinking electric company powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems connecting the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
This Assistant Corporate Secretary will join the Corporate Secretary team within FirstEnergy Service Company (a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.) and will report to the Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel at the FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, Ohio. This Assistant Corporate Secretary will support the Board of Directors and executives of the parent company, and its subsidiaries, and will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the Company including Legal, Investor Relations, Communications, Corporate Responsibility, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources and Ethics and Compliance, to drive implementation of key initiatives in a wide-range of corporate governance matters.
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED ON-SITE AND FULL-TIME AT THE FIRSTENERGY CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, AKRON, OH. 44320.
Responsibilities
Secretarial support of the Board of Directors:
Serve as a governance resource related to corporate strategic initiatives, including Board and Committee oversight and governance responsibilities
Support the preparation and distribution of information to the Board of Directors, including meeting materials and Board calendar items; draft corporate resolutions and consents, and maintain corporate minute books and Board portal
Ensuring compliance with Board and Committee policies and charter documents
Support and coordinate director education and new director training and onboarding
Assist in drafting Board and committee meeting minutes
Oversee administration of director compensation
Serve as a primary resource related to subsidiary management:
Responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage the optimum performance of legal subsidiary administration
Oversee preparation of corporate legal documents with various Secretaries of State with respect to corporate transactions (formation, merger/conversion, reorganization, acquisition, divestiture or liquidation, etc.) and maintain subsidiary good standing status
Provide supporting corporate documents such as good standing certificates, secretary certificates and incumbency certificates
Maintain current list of legal entities and organizational chart and subsidiary officers/directors, and manage signing authorities at the subsidiary level
Oversee responses to compliance and know-your-customer requests related to legal entity information and ownership structure for banks, vendors, customers, regulatory agencies, etc.
Support the corporate secretary team reporting components of the Company's (and certain of its subsidiaries') securities filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement, registration statements, Section 16 filings, and support compliance with all applicable stock exchange requirements
Maintain secretarial team policies and procedures, including administration of the Company's Insider Trading Policy and Rule 10b-5 compliance, delegations of authority, related party transactions and other proxy disclosures, and director compensation
Review and advise on external public-facing communications, policies or reports, including earnings releases, press releases, investor/analyst presentations, corporate responsibility reporting, Annual Report, responses to shareholder requests, etc.
Support governance of key management committees and the company's non-profit Foundation
Identify and recommend best practices and improvements to processes within functional area
Conduct business efficiently and with the highest ethical standards
Other general duties as may be assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school preferred
Certified Corporate Governance Professional accreditation from the Society of Corporate Governance is preferred, although otherwise qualified candidates will still be considered
Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience considered includes management of corporate governance matters, Boards of Directors and Committees, preferably with a publicly-traded entity, compliance with stock exchange listing compliance requirements, strategic experience in evaluating and implementing governance trends, or similar
Experience with a public US company with significant governance, corporate and entity management experience preferred. Utility industry experience preferred
Competent level of skill and familiarity with Microsoft Office; knowledge of SAP and FileNet is a plus, as well as experience with common Board portal platforms and entity management tools
Strong knowledge and experience with respect to current legal and compliance laws, public company issuer standards and regulations, evolving governance and ESG trends and expectations, shareholder engagement practices, and entity management related corporate legal matters
Excellent project management, drafting, researching and time management skills.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and able to be an effective member of a highly functioning team
Sound strategic thinking and business counsel, with the ability and comfort to provide support to the Board of Directors, senior executives and internal clients
Strong owner of responsibility, and proactive seeker for continuous improvement
Experience in building positive relationships and working with peers cross-functionally, demonstrating teamwork and collaboration
Perform all responsibilities consistent with FirstEnergy's core values and behaviors, rooted in the highest standards of integrity, trustworthiness and transparency
Strong executive presence and leadership, critical thinking skills, collaboration and communication skills
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at *********************** to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
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$29k-37k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Legal Secretary - 1652813
Ursitti Enterprises LLC
Legal secretary job in Independence, OH
Job Description
Legal Secretary Needed in Cleveland, OH! APPY NOW if you meet the skill sets below!
Salary 50K
General Skills
Trained in law office procedures, law office technology and legal terminology.
Specialized skills and knowledge pertaining to the legal profession.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Technically savvy with strong attention to details and time management.
Good judgment, discretion, a proactive work ethic and well-developed interpersonal skills are all highly necessary attributes. Day to day responsibilities:
Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate individuals
Answer telephones, take messages, and respond to inquiries
Assist with preparations for industry presentations, reports, and special events
Book meeting rooms and set up conference calls • Communicate with clients
Perform administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, and photocopying
Type emails, memos, and letters • Create and manage client files
Prepare and mail outgoing correspondence • Maintain confidential department files/records
Proof, transcribe, and format correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and outlines
Maintaining conference rooms and kitchen spaces • Maintain and update client governing documents
Input and proof client contracts into document management system
Assist with set up for special events
Other duties as assigned Software skills:
NetDocuments (document management)
Office 365:
Word, Excel,
Outlook,
Power Point
Word Perfect
Soluno (timekeeping)
Adobe Pro
$26k-40k yearly est. 4d ago
Legal Secretary- Trusts & Estates- Onsite
Tucker Ellis LLP 4.4
Legal secretary job in Cleveland, OH
Job Description
Trusts & Estates Legal Secretary - Cleveland, OH
Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Legal Secretary to join our Cleveland office. This role is fully onsite, five days per week, and will provide direct administrative and practice support to attorneys in our Trusts & Estates group.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to attorneys handling trusts & estates matters, including calendar management, scheduling, and document preparation
Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, legal documents, and estate planning materials such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
Assist with probate and trust administration by organizing files, maintaining case documentation, and preparing routine court forms and filings
Manage client files (electronic and paper), including opening new matters, maintaining organization, and archiving closed files
Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and outside professionals, ensuring timely follow-up on requests and deadlines
Coordinate signing meetings, notarizations, and document execution for estate planning matters
Enter attorney time, process billing, and assist with client engagement letters and related administrative tasks
Key Qualifications:
A minimum of three years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant, preferably in trusts & estates or probate
Familiarity with estate planning documents and probate procedures strongly preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact directly with clients
Ability to work onsite in our Cleveland office five days per week
What We Offer
At Tucker Ellis, we value our employees and provide a robust benefits package to support their well-being:
Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Paid Time Off: PTO begins to accumulate immediately, plus paid holidays
Retirement Plan:401(k) plan with a profit-sharing contribution
Compensation Range
The compensation range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience and skill set.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Tucker Ellis LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Non-Solicitation Statement
Please note that Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or offices will become the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and no placement fees will be paid.
$29k-34k yearly est. 7d ago
Legal Secretary
Frantz Ward LLP 4.5
Legal secretary job in Cleveland, OH
Frantz Ward LLP, a 80-attorney Cleveland, Ohio law firm, seeks a Legal Secretary to join our support staff. Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred. This position performs a variety of specialized legalsecretarial tasks for attorneys and paralegals which require distinct knowledge of legal procedures, documentation, and legal time constraints.
Qualified candidates should be team oriented, quick learners, flexible, self-motivated, have excellent technical skills and approach change with a positive attitude. Candidate must have excellent customer service skills and be able to work in a team atmosphere. To learn more about our firm please click here
Requirements
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
Assist in the preparation of legal documents including typing, proofing and editing of legal pleadings and other documents
Comprehensive knowledge of legal office procedures, terminology, forms, documents and citation formats
Communicate with clients, courts and governmental agencies providing exceptional customer service in every interaction
Effectively use and maintain electronic document management system (Worldox), including data entry and general organization
Receive and screen incoming phone calls and e-mails; provide oral and written responses to requests and inquiries.
Assist with training and provide technical assistance and troubleshooting to the attorney
Assist in entering Attorney time entries
Work with Accounting Department and billing attorney to review and revise billing Proformas. Assist in finalizing bills for client mailing
Maintain attorney calendar including, deposition scheduling and travel arrangements when necessary
General office organization including copying and scanning of documents and maintaining files.
Qualifications include:
Knowledge of legal terminology and court filing procedures
Ability to prioritize a high volume of work at any given time
Exceptional typing skills
Excellent grammar and strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
Strong customer service attitude and approach required
Excellent interpersonal skills with professional demeanor and appearance
Individual must be detail oriented, confidential, dependable, and display good judgment
Excellent computer skills with experience in Windows, Microsoft Suite Office 2010 including advanced knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience and Education
Bachelor Degree in related field preferred.
Experience with NetDocs and Centerbase preferred
Minimum of 3 years of legalsecretarial experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at Frantz Ward. In keeping with this principle, Frantz Ward does not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law.
Frantz Ward LLP believes we provide a stronger and better place to work, think, and grow when we draw from the views of a diverse team. We strive to recruit, employ, and support individuals who contribute to our diversity. We recognize that achieving a truly diverse working environment is an on-going process, and we continue to foster diversity to ensure that everyone at Frantz Ward has a meaningful professional experience.
Salary Description $50,000-$60,000 annually
$50k-60k yearly 60d+ ago
Legal Secretary
Area Temps 3.8
Legal secretary job in Lorain, OH
A busy Domestic Relations law firm is seeking a high-level Legal Secretary to join their team. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Answer incoming phone calls and returning missed calls
Schedule consultations for new clients and determine the need for current clients
Set court hearings and maintain Attorney's calendar
Perform front office and administrative functions and prepare and email client intake form and Fee Agreement to new or returning clients
Handle documents pertaining to divorce, adoption, property settlements, etc.
Set up new client files, scan all client related documents into client's online file, maintain filing into client's paper file, and complete file closeout process for closed cases
Verify all hearings noted on court orders are documented on Attorney's calendar, prepare drafts for Attorney review, and court packets for filing
Follow up to ensure timely submission, assist client with discovery responses, and organize and scan all discovery documents into client folder
$23k-28k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Paralegal I
Amtrust Financial Services, Inc. 4.9
Legal secretary job in Cleveland, OH
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a growing commercial insurance holding company, has an immediate need for an in-house legal assistant to work in our litigation department as an e-discovery paralegal. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.
Responsibilities
Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions and legal articles to better understand how to respond to subpoenas served upon any entity in the AmTrust group of companies.
Collect, reviewed, redact, categorize (e-tag) and produce documents using AmTrust's in-house e-discovery platform in response to subpoenas or in connection with other legal matters.
Communicate with clients, witnesses, adversaries, and team members in connection with the e-discovery needs of AmTrust.
Interact with people at all levels of the company as a member of the litigation department.
Manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented setting.
Handle confidential information in a discreet manner.
Manage and prioritize completing deadlines.
Maintain data integrity in computer platform.
Support multiple attorneys and non-attorneys across many facets of AmTrust's business, including responding to subpoenas, litigation discovery requests, internal investigations, regulatory and compliance matters, special investigations, and corporate due diligence.
Keeps current with market trends and demands.
Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Formal paralegal certificate
1+ year of experience as a paralegal
1+ year demonstrated experience in litigation
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with document review and production
Basic understanding of rules concerning responding to discovery requests generated as part of litigations (subpoenas and document demands)
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and multi-task required
Preferred:
Experience with an e-discovery system, in connection with litigation
Experience with Westlaw research
This is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.
The expected salary range for this role is $22/hr-$27/hr
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.
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What We Offer
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future
Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.
$22-27 hourly Auto-Apply 21h ago
Paralegal
DTS Fluid Power 3.6
Legal secretary job in Cleveland, OH
The Legal Department of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT), a $4.5 billion industrial distributor operating in seven countries, seeks a midlevel corporate paralegal who thrives in a collaborative, high-volume, and fast-paced environment to join its team. The position is located at Applied's corporate headquarters at 3301 Euclid Avenue in the Midtown area (just east of downtown and near the I-90 Innerbelt) of Cleveland, Ohio.
Essential Duties and Job Functions
The person in this position may be responsible for, among other things:
Assist in the preparation and distribution of materials for the Board of Directors and Annual Stockholder meetings.
File Section 16 reports for Applied's executive officers and directors
Work closely with the finance department and other legal department members in the preparation and filing of other SEC reports.
Manage corporate entity maintenance and filing, including managing all subsidiary files, resolutions and materials.
Coordinate internal blackout stock trading periods.
Work closely with legal and human resources department members in the managing of the company's equity plan, including issuances of stock upon exercise of awards by participant.
Coordinate with legal and accounting department members the payment of law firm invoices.
Support the lawyers in the company's legal department on a variety of other legal matters, including employment law and subsidiary management
Basic Required Qualifications
Experience working for a publicly traded company and handling various matters related to a company's obligations under the federal securities laws.
Experience interacting with directors in a public company
Experience with subsidiary management requirements
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret terms and forms of contracts and other legal documents
Ability to recognize, analyze and escalate (or communicate, as appropriate) legal and business risks faced by the company
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate legal concepts to internal business clients in both verbal and written form, build strong relationships, and effectively liaise with people at all levels
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and Adobe products; adept at using (or learning) existing (or new) technologies and incorporating them into work as required
Ability to think proactively and creatively, devise solutions to challenging issues, and respond quickly and pragmatically
Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
$37k-55k yearly est. Auto-Apply 30d ago
Paralegal
Gertsburg Licata Co.A
Legal secretary job in Cleveland, OH
Gertsburg Licata is a full-service business law and strategic advisory firm representing entrepreneurs, executives, and middle-market companies across a broad spectrum of legal matters, including business transactions, litigation and arbitration, regulatory compliance, labor and employment, real estate, probate and estate matters, and more. We provide creative legal strategies and proactive solutions that help our clients grow and protect their businesses and interests.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly organized, motivated, and adaptable Generalist Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple practice areas. This role will assist with substantive legal tasks, client communications, litigation support, document preparation, and administrative functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Support
Prepare, review, and organize legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts, discovery requests, and correspondence across practice areas such as business transactions, litigation, real estate, probate/estate matters, regulatory compliance, labor and employment, and more.
Conduct legal research and draft summaries to support case strategy and attorney preparation.
Assist attorneys with case management, calendar deadlines, and court filings.
Client & Case Coordination
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors via phone, email, and written correspondence.
Coordinate client intake, document collection, case updates, and scheduling.
Litigation & Transaction Support
Organize and manage case files, exhibits, discovery materials, and reference databases.
Assist with trial preparation, mediation sessions, and transactional closings as needed.
Administrative Duties
Maintain calendars for deadlines, hearings, meetings, and deadlines.
Manage invoicing, billing entries, time tracking, docketing, and task lists.
Provide general administrative support including copying, scanning, mail processing, and file maintenance.
Qualifications
Required:
Paralegal certificate, Associate's degree, or equivalent legal experience.
Experience supporting multiple attorneys and handling diverse legal matters.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, NuLaw, and document management tools.
Preferred:
Previous experience with litigation support, business law, real estate, probate/estate, or employment matters.
Familiarity with Ohio court procedures and filing systems.
Skills & Attributes
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Professional, client-focused demeanor.
Strong problem-solving and research capabilities.
Comfortable balancing substantive legal work with administrative responsibilities.
Team player with a willingness to support firm growth and evolving needs.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and benefits
Collaborative, growth-oriented environment
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and cross-practice exposure
If you're a dedicated legal professional with a passion for supporting attorneys and contributing to a dynamic law firm environment, we'd love to hear from you!
$35k-54k yearly est. 27d ago
Paralegal
Kisling, Nestico & Redick 3.7
Legal secretary job in Cleveland, OH
Full-time Description
The Paralegal position is responsible for investigating and researching facts and preparing documents to assist and support their assigned attorney. Responsibilities include accurate management of cases and timely communication with clients and attorneys.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES*:
Case Management
Obtain, review, and organize medical records
Insurance coverage investigation
Prepare, calculate, and maintain damage summaries including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage
Log daily mail
Prepare and forward medical records to insurance carriers
Draft correspondence necessary for case management
Balance verifications and assist with subrogation lien resolution
Prepare check requests, maintain check records, and mail checks
Assist attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements
Prepare disbursement summaries
Prepare file for litigation transfer when necessary
Communication
Consistent and regular communication with clients regarding case status
Weekly reports
Monthly team meetings
Provide support for other team members in their absence
Meet/exceed goals
Regular, consistent, punctual attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED required
Two years of relevant work experience required
Prefer Bachelor's degree
Prefer paralegal certificate
KNOWLEDGE:
Highly proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
Legal practices and procedures.
Business practices.
Standard clerical and general office administration procedures
High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Use of computers and related software applications.
Research procedures.
Procedures for preparing legal documentation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. Exposure to computer screens and low level of noise.
Salary Description $17 - $26/h
$30k-38k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Paralegal
Kosmos Corp 4.8
Legal secretary job in Cleveland, OH
Growing Tech company is looking for a paralegal in Westlake. Ohio. This is a direct hire position with a base salary and full benefits.
This person joins a team of talented attorneys and
subject matter experts who work collaboratively with software engineers, product managers, and usability experts.
Responsibilities:
The Client Services Paralegal will:
Collaborate with other members of the Client Services team to analyze state and local codes, track pending
legislation, and draft and publish charging information for inclusion in our criminal charging language database
Research legal issues that may impact our software and our clients
Test new software applications, features, and reports, particularly as related to charging functionality
Support system implementations by assisting with the analysis and testing of new client charging instruments
Assist with projects and assignments as needed
Who we want on our team:
We seek a motivated self-starter who possesses the following qualifications:
Paralegal certificate or paralegal degree from an ABA-Approved school
Experience working as a paralegal
Work and/or educational experience with Criminal Law
Experience using LexisNexis and/or Westlaw
Strong analytical and research skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills including MS Office tools
Self-motivated, with the ability to work individually with minimal supervision
Sound problem-solving skills and judgment, with the ability to identify and clearly communicate issues
Package Details
base salary + benefits
$36k-54k yearly est. 60d+ ago
High School Guidance Secretary
Ohio Department of Education 4.5
Legal secretary job in West Salem, OH
Guidance Secretary (School Counseling Office Administrative Assistant) REPORTS TO: Principal and School Counselor(s) EMPLOYMENT STATUS: 206 Days FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt ________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School Diploma or equivalent; associate degree in office administration or related field preferred.
2. Experience in school office operations or administrative support, preferably within a counseling or student-services environment.
3. Proficiency with student information systems (SIS), Google Workspace, scheduling software, email communication platforms, and
digital records management.
4. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, mental-health
providers, and external agencies.
5. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with FERPA and district guidelines, especially regarding sensitive academic,
behavioral, and mental-health information.
6. Working knowledge of transcript requirements, graduation pathways, and state reporting preferred (training provided).
7. Required training in first aid, CPR, medication administration, and safety procedures.
8. Ability to multitask in a busy student-facing environment, prioritize tasks, and support crisis or high-need situations calmly.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Guidance Secretary supports the daily operations of the School Counseling Office. Responsibilities include maintaining student academic and counseling records, coordinating scheduling processes, preparing reports, assisting with college/career readiness tasks, and managing communication between students, families, staff, and outside agencies. The role ensures smooth, accurate, and confidential support to the school counselors and contributes to a positive, student-centered office environment.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Student Records, Scheduling & Academic Support
1. Registers and withdraws students; maintains accurate student records including schedules, academic history, immunization
compliance, and counselor files.
2. Assists counselors with course scheduling, schedule changes, and communication with teachers and families.
3. Prepares, updates, and distributes student transcripts, interim reports report cards and honor roll; ensures graduation requirement
tracking is current.
4. Supports counselors in managing student enrollment, withdrawals, and transfer credit evaluations.
5. Coordinates requests for academic records from outside schools, colleges, employers, and military recruiters.
Counseling Office Operations
6. Serves as the first point of contact for the counseling office; greets students, parents, and visitors and triages requests based on
urgency.
7. Manages counselor calendars, appointment scheduling, student meetings, parent conferences, and counselor availability.
8. Screens incoming calls, emails, and referrals; maintains prompt, professional communication with families and staff.
9. Maintains documentation and tracking systems for student referrals, counseling notes (as permitted), and services.
10. Supports communication related to college/career events, parent information sessions, testing windows, and mental-health
services.
11. Assist with graduation, National Honor Society, and academic awards ceremonies; including ordering of supplies and preparation
of literature.
12. Maintains scholarship lists and assists with internal scholarship committees.
Testing Coordination
13. Assists in organizing state testing, PSAT/SAT/ACT exams, and other assessments as assigned.
14. Maintains accurate testing rosters, accommodations lists, materials inventories, and secure testing documents.
15. Coordinates communication with students, families, and staff about schedules, locations, and testing requirements.
College, Career & Postsecondary Support
16. Prepares and sends transcripts and supporting materials for college applications, NCAA eligibility, and scholarship processes.
17. Maintains Career Center and CCP student records and adjusts SIS standing accordingly. Enters and imports grades from
partner schools.
18. Assists with coordination of college visits, military recruiter visits, FAFSA workshops, and senior planning events.
19. Maintains and updates bulletin boards, digital signage, and guidance office information resources.
Mental-Health & Support Services Coordination
20. Assists with referrals to mental-health providers and community agencies; coordinates appointment scheduling as directed by
counselors.
21. Maintains confidential records and helps track student support plans, counselor interventions, and outside service
documentation.
22. Helps manage crisis-response logistics (locating students, contacting parents, arranging space for private meetings).
Technology & Data Management
23. Maintains proficiency with SIS tools, counseling software, digital forms, and reporting platforms.
24. Ensures accuracy and security of all digital and physical counseling records.
25. Assists with state reporting tasks such as EMIS data, enrollment verification, and graduation pathways documentation (as
assigned).
26. Ensures Student Services webpage is updated regularly.
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OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Participates in professional development related to counseling support, SIS management, mental-health awareness, and school
safety.
● Supports school-wide activities, student services initiatives, and administrative tasks as needed.
● Performs additional duties assigned by the principal or counselors to support the smooth operation of the counseling office.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
● FERPA and confidentiality requirements.
● Graduation pathways, transcript coding, and academic record management (training provided).
● Google Workspace, SIS platforms, and modern office practices.
Ability to:
● Work with sensitivity in an environment dealing with confidential and sometimes emotionally charged student issues.
● Communicate effectively with diverse groups-students, parents, staff, agencies.
Prioritize tasks, manage interruptions, and maintain organization in a fast-paced office.
Skills in:
● Word processing, spreadsheets, email communication, and database management.
● Customer service, conflict de-escalation, and professional discretion.
● Data entry, file management, and accurate record-keeping.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Northwestern Local School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.
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Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, references, and credentials on our AppliTrack system. *******************************************
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Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and the required qualifications. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as state regulations, district policies or operational needs evolv
$47k-58k yearly est. 27d ago
Paralegal
Akron Children's Hospital 4.8
Legal secretary job in North Canton, OH
40 hours/week
Monday - Friday, 8 - 5 pm
Onsite
The Paralegal provides high-level legal and administrative support to the Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance Department and is responsible for claim/litigation support. The Paralegal reports to the VP, Senior Associate Counsel and communicates with Hospital personnel, outside attorneys, and others regarding complex legal and compliance matters as assigned.
Responsibilities:
1. Works directly with in-house counsel to perform a broad range of litigation-related duties and responsibilities, including preparing litigation hold letters, drafting responses to written discovery requests, performing research, and monitoring litigation relevant to Children's and its affiliates.
2. Conducts legal research on a variety of matters including health care, pediatric, and employment matters.
3. Drafts, reviews, and edits a wide variety of legal documents including NDAs, employment agreements, and BAAs. Prepares contract termination letters as requested.
4. Manages the hospital's subpoenas process. Drafts various motions as required. Provides education to employees with respect to their subpoena obligations and assists in preparing employees to for court proceedings.
5. Serves as a liaison between in-house counsel and outside attorneys and agencies seeking information, documents, and/or testimony from Children's and its employees; gathers and produces documentation as required.
6. Assists the legal, compliance, and risk departments with research related to regulatory obligations. Prepares compliance summaries, training materials, and internal guidance documents.
7. Compiles and prepares certificates of insurance and claims histories for medical staff members and other certificates of insurance as appropriate.
8. Assists the VP, Senior Associate Counsel and Director Risk Management with claim management by giving notice to insurance carriers, ensuring receipt of coverage letters, providing regular and requested updates. Collaborates with insurance carriers for effective claim management.
9. Supports the Vice President of Compliance and Privacy Manager with investigations, audits, and other projects as assigned.
10. Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
Other information:
Qualifications
1. Either a) Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experiencing working as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department, or (b) Associate's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experiencing working as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department. In-house legal department experience preferably in health care.
2. Paralegal Certificate is strongly preferred.
3. Experience working as a litigation paralegal is strongly preferred.
4. Strong understanding of legal concepts and processes. Understanding of healthcare law, including HIPAA, compliance, and risk management is a plus.
5. Excellent critical thinking and communication (written and verbal) skills are required.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) programs is required. Experience with legal research, contract management, and matter management programs is preferred.
7. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines.
8. Collaborative mindset and ability to communicate effectively with clinical and administrative staff.
9. Must have the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite
$45k-54k yearly est. 6d ago
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Southwest General Health Center 4.5
Legal secretary job in Middleburg Heights, OH
INFORMATION * This position supports the department leaders in the day-to-day administrative activities of the department. Responsibilities include coordinating center procedures and regulatory agency compliance, maintains personnel records and processes payroll, coordinates/responds to Center projects and issues, processes purchasing requests, travel, complies and coordinates budget and capital budget information for the department leaders. Researches information from different areas of the health center, vendors, Internet and other departments. First contact with Center personnel, outside agencies and other departments.
* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education:
* High school graduate or equivalent. Post high school education in secretarial studies preferred.
* Required length and type of experience:
* Minimum five (5) years experience to include: Public contact, Microsoft Office, work in an office environment, independent initiation of routine correspondence, problem and discrepancy resolution.
* Required licensure, certification or registry:
* N/A
$24k-30k yearly est. 30d ago
Wadsworth City Schools - Substitute Secretary
The Renhill Group 3.6
Legal secretary job in Wadsworth, OH
Renhill Group is currently recruiting Substitute Secretaries for Wadsworth City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. is on call and as needed throughout the school year.
Minimum requirements:
High School Diploma/Equivalent
Two professional references
BCI & FBI background checks
Dated within the past 12 months
On file with the Ohio Department of Education
Can be conducted by Renhill Group for one of the area's lowest rates ($55), if you do not already have them. Call to make an appointment.
Necessary Skills/Duties:
Monitor record keeping procedures
Prepare computer documents
Maintain systematic filing system
Greet/assist visitors
Prepare letters, memos, notes, and emails
Prepare photocopies
Process incoming, outgoing, and interoffice mail
Help resolve staff/parent/student issues
Relevant work experience in field
Demonstrable evidence of literacy and numeracy skills
Proficiency in spelling, proofreading, and correct use of grammar
Enrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS) with 14% employer match.
Wellness/preventative, fixed indemnity medical, dental, vision, term life, and short-term disability benefits offered.
Questions? Call ************
Renhill is an Equal Opportunity Employer
$21k-31k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Substitute Secretary, Avon Lake City Schools
Dedicated School Staffing
Legal secretary job in Avon Lake, OH
Substitute Secretary
POSITION
Substitute Secretary
LOCATION
Avon Lake, OH 44012
PAY RATE
$15.25 Per Hour
www.dedicatedschoolstaffing.com
Dedicated School Staffing is proud to support Avon Lake City Schools for the recruitment of substitute school based employment opportunities. Substitute secretaries play an important role in our schools by maintaining school safety and performing important administrative tasks which help in the day-to-day running of a school.
Responsibilities
Uses computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
Operates office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or multi-line phone systems.
Greets visitors or callers and handles their inquiries or directs them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
Manages paper or electronic filing systems, records information, updates paperwork, or maintains documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other materials.
Understands school policy and procedures.
Ensures safety of school building when managing visitors.
Qualifications
Clean criminal background.
Three (3) positive professional references.
Demonstrated experience working with school aged children.
After Hire (Contingent)
FBI & BCI Background checks dated within 12 months (Cost varies per agency).
Details
Part time, On-call
Enrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS)
FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is a great opportunity for a corporate governance professional to join a growing team, and to help advance the ever-changing governance landscape at a highly dynamic, publicly-traded company. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is a fact-paced, forward-thinking electric company powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems connecting the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
This Assistant Corporate Secretary will join the Corporate Secretary team within FirstEnergy Service Company (a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.) and will report to the Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel at the FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, Ohio. This Assistant Corporate Secretary will support the Board of Directors and executives of the parent company, and its subsidiaries, and will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the Company including Legal, Investor Relations, Communications, Corporate Responsibility, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources and Ethics and Compliance, to drive implementation of key initiatives in a wide-range of corporate governance matters.
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED ON-SITE AND FULL-TIME AT THE FIRSTENERGY CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, AKRON, OH. 44320.
Responsibilities
Secretarial support of the Board of Directors:
Serve as a governance resource related to corporate strategic initiatives, including Board and Committee oversight and governance responsibilities
Support the preparation and distribution of information to the Board of Directors, including meeting materials and Board calendar items; draft corporate resolutions and consents, and maintain corporate minute books and Board portal
Ensuring compliance with Board and Committee policies and charter documents
Support and coordinate director education and new director training and onboarding
Assist in drafting Board and committee meeting minutes
Oversee administration of director compensation
Serve as a primary resource related to subsidiary management:
Responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage the optimum performance of legal subsidiary administration
Oversee preparation of corporate legal documents with various Secretaries of State with respect to corporate transactions (formation, merger/conversion, reorganization, acquisition, divestiture or liquidation, etc.) and maintain subsidiary good standing status
Provide supporting corporate documents such as good standing certificates, secretary certificates and incumbency certificates
Maintain current list of legal entities and organizational chart and subsidiary officers/directors, and manage signing authorities at the subsidiary level
Oversee responses to compliance and know-your-customer requests related to legal entity information and ownership structure for banks, vendors, customers, regulatory agencies, etc.
Support the corporate secretary team reporting components of the Company's (and certain of its subsidiaries') securities filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement, registration statements, Section 16 filings, and support compliance with all applicable stock exchange requirements
Maintain secretarial team policies and procedures, including administration of the Company's Insider Trading Policy and Rule 10b-5 compliance, delegations of authority, related party transactions and other proxy disclosures, and director compensation
Review and advise on external public-facing communications, policies or reports, including earnings releases, press releases, investor/analyst presentations, corporate responsibility reporting, Annual Report, responses to shareholder requests, etc.
Support governance of key management committees and the company's non-profit Foundation
Identify and recommend best practices and improvements to processes within functional area
Conduct business efficiently and with the highest ethical standards
Other general duties as may be assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school preferred
Certified Corporate Governance Professional accreditation from the Society of Corporate Governance is preferred, although otherwise qualified candidates will still be considered
Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience considered includes management of corporate governance matters, Boards of Directors and Committees, preferably with a publicly-traded entity, compliance with stock exchange listing compliance requirements, strategic experience in evaluating and implementing governance trends, or similar
Experience with a public US company with significant governance, corporate and entity management experience preferred. Utility industry experience preferred
Competent level of skill and familiarity with Microsoft Office; knowledge of SAP and FileNet is a plus, as well as experience with common Board portal platforms and entity management tools
Strong knowledge and experience with respect to current legal and compliance laws, public company issuer standards and regulations, evolving governance and ESG trends and expectations, shareholder engagement practices, and entity management related corporate legal matters
Excellent project management, drafting, researching and time management skills.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and able to be an effective member of a highly functioning team
Sound strategic thinking and business counsel, with the ability and comfort to provide support to the Board of Directors, senior executives and internal clients
Strong owner of responsibility, and proactive seeker for continuous improvement
Experience in building positive relationships and working with peers cross-functionally, demonstrating teamwork and collaboration
Perform all responsibilities consistent with FirstEnergy's core values and behaviors, rooted in the highest standards of integrity, trustworthiness and transparency
Strong executive presence and leadership, critical thinking skills, collaboration and communication skills
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at *********************** to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
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$29k-37k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Legal Secretary
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith 3.7
Legal secretary job in Akron, OH
The Akron, OH office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys. Essential functions of this role include docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, and processing various financial related tasks.
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.
Responsibilities
Job Specifications/Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
At least three (3) to five (5) years of legal experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.
Qualifications
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$39k-47k yearly est. Auto-Apply 10d ago
Paralegal
Gertsburg Licata Co., LPA
Legal secretary job in Cleveland, OH
Job Description
Gertsburg Licata is a full-service business law and strategic advisory firm representing entrepreneurs, executives, and middle-market companies across a broad spectrum of legal matters, including business transactions, litigation and arbitration, regulatory compliance, labor and employment, real estate, probate and estate matters, and more. We provide creative legal strategies and proactive solutions that help our clients grow and protect their businesses and interests.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly organized, motivated, and adaptable Generalist Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple practice areas. This role will assist with substantive legal tasks, client communications, litigation support, document preparation, and administrative functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Support
Prepare, review, and organize legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts, discovery requests, and correspondence across practice areas such as business transactions, litigation, real estate, probate/estate matters, regulatory compliance, labor and employment, and more.
Conduct legal research and draft summaries to support case strategy and attorney preparation.
Assist attorneys with case management, calendar deadlines, and court filings.
Client & Case Coordination
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors via phone, email, and written correspondence.
Coordinate client intake, document collection, case updates, and scheduling.
Litigation & Transaction Support
Organize and manage case files, exhibits, discovery materials, and reference databases.
Assist with trial preparation, mediation sessions, and transactional closings as needed.
Administrative Duties
Maintain calendars for deadlines, hearings, meetings, and deadlines.
Manage invoicing, billing entries, time tracking, docketing, and task lists.
Provide general administrative support including copying, scanning, mail processing, and file maintenance.
Qualifications
Required:
Paralegal certificate, Associate's degree, or equivalent legal experience.
Experience supporting multiple attorneys and handling diverse legal matters.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, NuLaw, and document management tools.
Preferred:
Previous experience with litigation support, business law, real estate, probate/estate, or employment matters.
Familiarity with Ohio court procedures and filing systems.
Skills & Attributes
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Professional, client-focused demeanor.
Strong problem-solving and research capabilities.
Comfortable balancing substantive legal work with administrative responsibilities.
Team player with a willingness to support firm growth and evolving needs.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and benefits
Collaborative, growth-oriented environment
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and cross-practice exposure
If you're a dedicated legal professional with a passion for supporting attorneys and contributing to a dynamic law firm environment, we'd love to hear from you!
How much does a legal secretary earn in Cleveland, OH?
The average legal secretary in Cleveland, OH earns between $22,000 and $48,000 annually. This compares to the national average legal secretary range of $28,000 to $60,000.
Average legal secretary salary in Cleveland, OH
$32,000
What are the biggest employers of Legal Secretaries in Cleveland, OH?
The biggest employers of Legal Secretaries in Cleveland, OH are: