Litigation Legal Assistant

About the role

The Akron office of Roetzel & Andress is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience to join our Legal Support Team. Medical defense experience a plus. This position requires strong organizational skills.

Key Duties & Accountabilities

• Experience in legal litigation (required)
• Demonstrate proficiency in current legal terminology and software used within the firm
• Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, court documents, and internal forms using document management systems and formatting tools
• Electronically file and record documents in relevant jurisdictions, and coordinate delivery for courts or agencies not accepting digital submissions
• Assist Central Docketing team on a daily basis
• Organize, update, and maintain digital client files in iManage, ensuring all documents and correspondence are promptly uploaded and accurately categorized
• Process and profile all incoming, outgoing, and internal mail, digitally within the firm's document management system, iManage
• Effectively manage and update the calendars and schedules of assigned attorneys, leveraging digital scheduling tools and coordinating with the Central Docketing team for litigation deadlines
• Communicate with clients, courts, and professional contacts on behalf of attorneys, utilizing secure email and virtual communication platforms
• Enter and process client disbursement and billing records using established electronic accounting procedures
• Arrange and coordinate travel using online booking platforms to streamline logistics for attorneys and legal teams
• Adapt to evolving firm technologies, participating in ongoing training to continually enhance operational efficiency and uphold the firm's standards

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalency required; post-secondary related education or training preferred
• Minimum five years prior legal assistant experience is preferred
• Typing skills of 60+ wpm required
• Proficiency in current and emerging technologies relevant to legal practice (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, e-filing systems)
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work and time
• Flexible attitude towards daily tasks
• Demonstrates a professional and client-focused approach in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and professional associates
• Possesses strong knowledge of legal vocabulary and abbreviations, along with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
• Proficient in practice-specific technology platforms

Additional information

The candidate must also pass a background check as a condition for employment. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits.