Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Sandhu Law Group, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with company matches

Parking or transit reimbursement

Monthly team lunches

Job summary

Sandhu Law Group, LLC in downtown Cleveland is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide administrative and legal support to our attorneys, clients, and legal team. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

The role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, handling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Typing speed of 70+ wpm.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team.
• Experience in a law firm or legal environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, collection letters, and other legal documents.
• Review and monitor court dockets to ensure deadlines and timelines are met.
• Organize and maintain confidential legal documents and correspondence.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
• Open new referrals and manage documents from client systems.
• Assist with client communications and email correspondence.
• Prepare and file documents with state and federal courts as applicable.
• Maintain electronic and physical files and dispose of outdated records per policy.
• Assist with day-to-day case management and administrative needs.
• Prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Typing 70+ wpm

Time management

Independent and team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

Sandhu Law Group, LLC is a growing creditor rights law firm located in downtown Cleveland. We are seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide administrative and legal support to our attorneys, clients, and legal team.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. This role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, excellent organizational abilities, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, collection letters, and other legal documents.
• Review, analyze, and monitor court dockets to ensure compliance with deadlines, court requirements, and applicable timelines.
• Prepare, organize, maintain, and manage confidential legal documents and correspondence.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, outside counsel, court personnel, clients, and other parties.
• Open new referrals and retrieve, review, and organize documents from client systems.
• Assist with managing client communications, contacts, and email correspondence.
• Prepare and electronically file documents with state and federal courts, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical files.
• Retire and dispose of files in accordance with established data retention and destruction policies.
• Assist attorneys and the legal team with day-to-day case management and administrative needs.
• Prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software and client systems quickly.
• Professional, dependable, and service-oriented approach.
• Typing speed of 70+ words per minute.

Preferred

• Two-year degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent legal training.
• Prior experience in a law firm or legal environment.
• Experience with creditor rights, collections, or real estate law.
• Experience with bankruptcy and/or eviction matters.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing systems and court docket management.
• On-site position in downtown Cleveland
• Less than 10% travel
• Professional, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan with company performance contributions
• Parking and/or public transportation reimbursement
• Monthly team lunches

Sandhu Law Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to maintaining an inclusive and respectful work environment for all employees and applicants.