Experienced Legal Secretary

Orion Placement; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to keep attorneys and the office organized, efficient, and prepared for success. You will prepare and format legal documents, manage confidential files, and support daily operations.

The role requires solid knowledge of law office procedures, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities with discretion. On-site in Independence, OH with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal secretary or comparable law firm administrative experience.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, office procedures, and document formatting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other Office apps.
• Excellent communication, organizational, proofreading, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Experience with NetDocuments, WordPerfect, LeanLaw, or Adobe Acrobat Pro is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, format, and revise legal documents, pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and reports.
• Manage confidential client files, legal records, and electronic documents with accuracy and discretion.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and visitors while handling phone calls and inquiries.
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, presentations, and special events.
• Maintain and update client documents, contracts, and records within our document management systems.
• Support daily office operations, including filing, scanning, correspondence, and administrative tasks.

Skills

Legal terminology

Document formatting

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

NetDocuments

WordPerfect

LeanLaw

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established, respected law firm where your experience and contributions are truly valued.
• Enjoy excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a 4% employer match, and future profit-sharing opportunities.
• Receive two weeks of paid vacation, increasing to three weeks after your third anniversary, plus paid personal and sick days.
• Benefit from employer-paid long-term disability insurance and a $50,000 life insurance policy.
• Choose a $5,000 annual payment in lieu of enrolling in our health insurance plan if you decline that coverage.
• Become part of a collaborative, professional team where your organizational skills make a meaningful difference every day.

Location: Independence, OH (Cleveland Area) | On-SiteJoin our team in a professional office setting, working closely with attorneys and colleagues. We offer an annual salary of $60,000 to $65,000, depending on experience.

Note: We're seeking an experienced legal secretary with a solid understanding of law office procedures, legal terminology, and professional document preparation. Previous experience supporting attorneys in a law firm is important to succeed in this position.

About Us

We are an established Ohio law firm committed to providing exceptional legal service and building lasting client relationships. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, attention to detail, and people who take pride in their work. We believe strong administrative support is essential to our success. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

As our Legal Secretary, you'll play a key role in keeping our attorneys and office organized, efficient, and prepared for success.

• Prepare, proofread, format, and revise legal documents, pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and reports.
• Manage confidential client files, legal records, and electronic documents with accuracy and discretion.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and visitors while handling phone calls and inquiries.
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, presentations, and special events.
• Maintain and update client documents, contracts, and records within our document management systems.
• Support daily office operations, including filing, scanning, correspondence, and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal secretary or comparable law firm administrative experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, law office procedures, and legal document formatting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, proofreading, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
• Experience with NetDocuments, WordPerfect, LeanLaw, or Adobe Acrobat Pro is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great work deserves great support. Along with competitive compensation, we offer comprehensive benefits, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, and a welcoming, professional environment.Our health plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, with employees contributing 20% of the premium. Our 401(k) plan becomes available after six months with a 4% match, and our profit-sharing plan is available after two years.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance