Legal Assistant

Taft is currently seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in our Cleveland office. The role supports litigation attorneys and paralegals, providing administrative support and client‑focused service.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in greeting guests, responding to work requests, scheduling meetings, and conducting telephone conferences.
• Provides proactive administrative support for litigation attorneys and paralegals; may assist in other practice areas as needed.
• Displays strong attention to detail.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of matters and information.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
• Interacts with court personnel, attorneys, and staff professionally to obtain and provide data, answer questions, and resolve problems.
• Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda according to firm standards using word‑processing and document‑management systems.
• Proactively monitors deadlines.
• Processes requests for payment and reimbursements.
• Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy.
• Assists in managing client contacts, emails, and print documents as well as processing mail.
• Communicates clearly in a concise, professional manner.
• Transcribes dictation.
• Files documents with courts electronically.
• Drafts documents and filings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (required).
• Proficiency with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage, or equivalent programs (preferred).
• Knowledge of the litigation process and general court operations.
• Ability to read and identify pleadings and other litigation documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to reason and apply common‑sense understanding to resolve problems and follow instructions.
• Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week.

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of litigation legal assisting experience in a law firm or other legal setting.
• Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry (preferred).
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret complex documents such as pleadings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefit package.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $29.12 /hr – $38.46 /hr. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and skill level.