Legal Assistant (Workflow Coordinator)

Thompson Hine LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Hine LLP is seeking two full-time Legal Assistants (Workflow Coordinators) in Cleveland, Ohio, to provide critical support in a team-oriented environment. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, contributing to both litigation and transactional practice areas. This role offers a hybrid work schedule post-training and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a legal secretary, assistant, paralegal, or workflow coordinator.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Exceptional organizational and writing skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and assign work requests to team members.
• Complete work requests and review work products.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Thompson Hine LLP is excited to announce a unique opportunity for two (2) full-time (37.5 hours/week) Legal Assistants (Workflow Coordinators) in our Cleveland, Ohio office. The Workflow Coordinator is a critical part the Administrative Team in our Firmwide Administrative Support Center.

This team provides legal and administrative support to various attorneys, paralegals, and functional staff throughout all Thompson Hine offices and practice areas. The Workflow Coordinator will provide high-level support by managing workflow, assigning work requests to other team members, completing work requests, reviewing work product of other members of the team, and assisting with the training and mentoring of new team members.

This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships while working in a close team environment. Applicants must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and dependable. Individuals must also have excellent customer service skills, be team-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities. Overtime and schedule adjustments may be needed occasionally to accommodate workflow.

If you are a superstar legal secretary, legal assistant, or workflow coordinator that thrives working collaboratively with others, this could be the position for you!

Qualified candidates will have:

• Advanced proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Suite) and office equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills/high EQ and the desire to work effectively as a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under time restraints.
• Exceptional writing and proofreading skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role working closely with multiple team members.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least ten (10) years of experience as a legal secretary, legal assistant, paralegal, paralegal assistant, and/or legal workflow coordinator. This should include experience providing support in both litigation and transactional practice areas.

Thompson Hine LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers competitive wages, and a robust benefit package. Benefits offerings include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as Paid Time Off (PTO). This position requires the employee to work on-site at the Cleveland office on a schedule determined by the Manager for the benefit of the department and Firm. The hours for this position are 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET or 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

This position is eligible to participate in a hybrid remote/in-office schedule upon successful completion of at least a 90-day training period.

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