Legal Assistant

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly position

Training and support

Career opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant / Litigation Paralegal to support foreclosure matters in Ohio and Kentucky from our Cincinnati area team. Hybrid work with a cooperative, experienced litigation group awaits a detail‑oriented professional ready to drive pleadings through judgment.

You will draft filings, manage deadlines, coordinate hearings, and serve as a liaison among attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel, while handling client inquiries and

Qualifications

• Must have mortgage foreclosure litigation experience (Ohio/Kentucky preferred).
• 1–3 years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Paralegal certificate or higher; associate or bachelor’s degree acceptable.
• Strong knowledge of filing systems, deadlines, and document accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with multi‑deadline management capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; able to work remotely with a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare litigation documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery responses, notices, and correspondence.
• E-file documents in Ohio and Kentucky courts and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate hearings, schedule court appearances, and maintain attorney calendars.
• Serve as a primary contact between attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Review and respond to client system messages and inquiries daily.
• Assist with case progression through judgment, sale, and post-sale litigation activity.
• Maintain organized electronic case files and ensure budgets and client requirements are met.

Skills

Litigation support

Paralegal experience

Mortgage foreclosure

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Remote work ability

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

As a Legal Assistant / Litigation Paralegal, you will play a critical role in managing residential and commercial foreclosure matters pending in Ohio and Kentucky state courts. You will work closely with attorneys and clients, handle substantive litigation tasks, and help drive files forward from pleadings through judgment and post-judgment activity.

This position offers long-term growth, exposure to complex litigation, and hybrid work while remaining connected to our Cincinnati-based Midwest litigation team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and prepare litigation documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery responses, notices, and correspondence
• E-file documents in Ohio and Kentucky courts and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines
• Coordinate hearings, schedule court appearances, and maintain attorney calendars
• Serve as a primary point of contact between attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel on assigned matters
• Review and respond to client system messages and inquiries daily
• Assist with case progression through judgment, sale, and post-sale litigation activity
• Maintain organized, accurate electronic case files and ensure budgets and client requirements are met

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Prior experience handling mortgage foreclosure litigation matters (Ohio and/or Kentucky strongly preferred)
• 1--3 years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience
• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong knowledge of court filing systems, litigation deadlines, and document accuracy standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a team

WHY MRLP

• Remote-friendly position with flexibility and autonomy
• Collaborative litigation team with strong support and training
• Exposure to high-volume, high-impact foreclosure litigation work
• Stable, growing national law firm with long-term career opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

LOCATION & WORK STRUCTURE

• Hybrid position based out of our Cincinnati, Ohio office
• Supporting Ohio and Kentucky litigation matters

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with your experience and accomplishments.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Please note: No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. This means that McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, nor sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), or submit the position in the H-1B Registration; or
• Visa sponsorship nor immigration support is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.
• Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration***

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Company Description

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP has historically represented over 350 financial institutions nationwide. With its finger to the pulse of the financial services industry, the firm works with legislators on both the state and federal level to assure quality legislation, particularly for it's mortgage servicing clients. The firm's unique ability to meet the specific needs of clientele, combined with industry perspective, experience, team approach, and personalized attention, assures clients cost effective and comprehensive legal counsel.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is passionate about fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional development. Our most valued investment is human capital. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the work place.

Company Description

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP has historically represented over 350 financial institutions nationwide. With its finger to the pulse of the financial services industry, the firm works with legislators on both the state and federal level to assure quality legislation, particularly for it's mortgage servicing clients. The firm's unique ability to meet the specific needs of clientele, combined with industry perspective, experience, team approach, and personalized attention, assures clients cost effective and comprehensive legal counsel.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is passionate about fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional development. Our most valued investment is human capital. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the work place.