Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant (5+ years)

Roetzel & Andress; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Akron office of Roetzel & Andress is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant with at least five years of litigation experience to join our Legal Support Team. This role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in current legal technologies.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing court documents, managing attorney calendars, maintaining digital client files in iManage, and coordinating travel.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Minimum five years prior legal assistant experience is preferred.
• Typing skills of 60+ wpm required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage and e-filing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities.
• Professional and client-focused approach; strong legal vocabulary knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Experience in legal litigation (required).
• 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Typing 60+ wpm

Legal terminology & vocabulary

Organizational skills

Client-focused approach

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

iManage

E-filing systems

Job description

The Akron office of Roetzel & Andress is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant with at least five years of litigation experience to join our Legal Support Team. This role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in current legal technologies.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing court documents, managing attorney calendars, maintaining digital client files in iManage, and coordinating travel.