Legal Assistant/ Litigation Paralegal

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly position

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Legal Assistant / Litigation Paralegal to manage mortgage foreclosure matters in Ohio and Kentucky. You will work with attorneys from pleadings through judgment in a hybrid, remote-friendly setup, collaborating with a Midwest team.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines while supporting a high-volume litigation practice.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

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

• Remote 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.