Defense Litigation Legal Assistant

In-finite Search Solutions; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Summer hours

Job summary

In-finite Search Solutions in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Legal Secretary to support attorneys handling a wide range of defense litigation matters. The role is hybrid and requires strong litigation support skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will draft, revise, and format legal documents, organize discovery, manage case files, and coordinate depositions and hearings while communicating with clients and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary.
• Background in civil defense litigation preferred.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court rules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Excellent organization, communication, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• High attention to detail and strong client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and litigation support to defense litigation attorneys.
• Draft, revise, and format correspondence, motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and organize discovery materials, including requests, responses, and document production.
• Maintain case files, organize exhibits, and assist with deposition and hearing preparation.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, meetings, and other case-related events.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and docketing information.
• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling binders, witness lists, and exhibits.
• Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Handle time entry, filing, scanning, and general administrative tasks.
• Support multiple attorneys and manage competing deadlines in a busy defense practice.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Defense Litigation Legal Secretary

Cleveland, OH

Hybrid

Salary: $55,000 to $70,000 annually

A well-established civil defense firm in Cleveland is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys handling a wide range of defense litigation matters. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong litigation support skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a hybrid schedule and summer hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and litigation support to defense litigation attorneys
• Draft, revise, and format correspondence, motions, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Prepare and organize discovery materials, including requests, responses, and document production
• Maintain case files, organize exhibits, and assist with deposition and hearing preparation
• Schedule depositions, hearings, meetings, and other case-related events
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and docketing information
• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling binders, witness lists, and exhibits
• Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Handle time entry, filing, scanning, and general administrative tasks
• Support multiple attorneys and manage competing deadlines in a busy defense practice

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary
• Background in civil defense litigation preferred
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court rules
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Excellent organization, communication, and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• High attention to detail and strong client-service mindset

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule
• Summer Hours program
• Collaborative litigation team
• Opportunity to support a variety of defense litigation matters

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