Legal Assistant & Notary – Paralegal Support

Javitch Block LLC; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Business casual dress

Job summary

Javitch Block LLC is seeking a capable Legal Assistant in Ohio to perform a variety of administrative and legal support tasks. You will prepare and manage legal documents, handle court filings, and maintain calendars for assigned attorneys.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced law firm environment. Notary certification is required and a paralegal certificate or experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Paralegal certification and/or law firm experience preferred.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Notary Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process legal documents, letters and forms.
• Proofread, mail, fax, and/or arrange for delivery and pickup of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Maintain internal and external phone and email correspondence.
• Serve as back up Receptionist for breaks and lunches as well as days off of Firm Receptionist.
• Prepare e-file documents to meet court requirements, confirm specific fees needed, and follow-up to confirm court acceptance.
• Document court-specific e-file requirements, including rules and fees.
• Scan, copy and organize documents and other printed matter.
• Notarize legal documents.
• Assist attorneys in collecting information.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendar and docket for assigned attorneys.
• Examine status of files, daily reviews. releases, incoming mail, court docket to determine next course of action; update accordingly in file management software.
• Monitor case status and update parties involved internally or externally.
• Manage daily assignments generated by case management system.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal certification or law firm experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Javitch Block LLC is seeking a capable Legal Assistant in Ohio to perform a variety of administrative and legal support tasks. You will prepare and manage legal documents, handle court filings, and maintain calendars for assigned attorneys.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced law firm environment. Notary certification is required and a paralegal certificate or experience is preferred.