Dynamic Litigation Secretary | Hybrid & Day-1 Benefits

Tucker Ellis LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Parking stipends

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Tucker Ellis LLP in Cleveland, OH seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. The role is office-based five days a week, demanding strong organizational and communication skills and strict confidentiality.

Key responsibilities include drafting court filings, proofreading, preparing tables of authorities, scheduling depositions, and maintaining calendars and client files. Prior experience in a law firm is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary or legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Ohio and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Experience with e-filings and court filing procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including tables and formatting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Proofread and edit legal documents with strong attention to detail.
• Create tables of authorities and contents for briefs and other legal documents.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, client meetings, and attorney meetings.
• Maintain attorney calendars and assist with travel arrangements as needed.
• Open new client matters, assist with conflict checks, and maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Prepare and process billing, expense reports, and other administrative requests.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, attorneys, and internal staff.
• Prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive assignments in a high-volume environment.
• Work collaboratively with administrative support staff and contribute to overall team and office objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding client matters, attorney work product, and firm information.

Skills

Litigation experience

E-filings

Advanced Word

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Tucker Ellis LLP in Cleveland, OH seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. The role is office-based five days a week, demanding strong organizational and communication skills and strict confidentiality.

Key responsibilities include drafting court filings, proofreading, preparing tables of authorities, scheduling depositions, and maintaining calendars and client files. Prior experience in a law firm is required.