Hybrid Legal Support Specialist

Benesch Law; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff in Cleveland is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our Legal Support Center Team. You will support multiple practice groups, ensuring timely, accurate document production and professional service.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 2+ years in a law firm or similar setting, with advanced MS Word skills and familiarity with document tools. Hybrid schedule with a discretionary bonus and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience in a law firm or legal support center.
• Advanced proficiency in the preparation, formatting, editing, and proofreading of legal documents with high accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and related document production technologies.

Responsibilities

• Actively manages and prioritizes work within the firm's workflow management system to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Reviews job requests and instructions to confirm accuracy and completeness prior to production.
• Meets deadlines and communicates with supervisor regarding potential delays or issues.
• Checks assignments for proper supporting materials and information required for processing documents; advises supervisor of potential problems in job request.
• Revises, formats, and proofreads documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with firm standards.
• Converts handwritten, scanned, dictated, or draft materials into polished, professional legal documents.
• Creates and applies templates, styles, tables, and formatting in accordance with firm guidelines and best practices (e.g., DocXtools, styles).
• Transmits and receives documents via electronic means, including scanning, email, and workflow systems.
• Imports and manages documents in the document management system (iManage).
• Transcribes dictations as needed.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and customer service when communicating with firm personnel and external contacts.
• Communicates properly and promptly with BFCA personnel and external contacts at all times and must exhibit a high level of customer service at all times.

Skills

Document formatting

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat

DocXtools

Litera

Best Authority

iManage

DocuSign

Intapp

Job description

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff in Cleveland is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our Legal Support Center Team. You will support multiple practice groups, ensuring timely, accurate document production and professional service.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 2+ years in a law firm or similar setting, with advanced MS Word skills and familiarity with document tools. Hybrid schedule with a discretionary bonus and full benefits offered.