Executive Legal Assistant: Trial Prep & Case Coordination

Piscitelli Law Firm; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Piscitelli Law Firm in Mentor, OH is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to provide high-level support to an attorney. This full-time, on-site role focuses on preparing and organizing legal documents, managing case files and calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, and ensuring deadlines are met with professionalism.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, discretion, and experience in legal assistance or paralegal work.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in legal processes with understanding of personal injury practice areas.
• Proficient in drafting, formatting, proofreading pleadings, motions, correspondence, and agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients, attorneys, courts, and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and organize legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage case files and calendars; coordinate meetings, hearings, and travel.
• Maintain accurate records and deadlines; communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with research, document review, and trial preparation including exhibits and briefing materials.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Client communication

Calendar management

Office coordination

Discretion & confidentiality

Multitasking & prioritization

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate

Legal experience in personal injury or litigation

Tools

Legal practice management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management tools

Job description

Piscitelli Law Firm in Mentor, OH is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to provide high-level support to an attorney. This full-time, on-site role focuses on preparing and organizing legal documents, managing case files and calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, and ensuring deadlines are met with professionalism.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, discretion, and experience in legal assistance or paralegal work.