Litigation Legal Assistant

Roetzel & Andress; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Akron office of Roetzel & Andress is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant with at least five years of litigation experience to join our Legal Support Team. This role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in current legal technologies.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing court documents, managing attorney calendars, maintaining digital client files in iManage, and coordinating travel.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Minimum five years prior legal assistant experience is preferred.
• Typing skills of 60+ wpm required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage and e-filing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities.
• Professional and client-focused approach; strong legal vocabulary knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Experience in legal litigation (required).
• Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, court documents, and internal forms using document management systems and formatting tools.
• Electronically file and record documents in relevant jurisdictions, and coordinate delivery for courts or agencies not accepting digital submissions.
• Assist Central Docketing team on a daily basis.
• Organize, update, and maintain digital client files in iManage, ensuring all documents and correspondence are promptly uploaded and accurately categorized.
• Process and profile all incoming, outgoing, and internal mail, digitally within the firm’s document management system, iManage.
• Effectively manage and update the calendars and schedules of assigned attorneys, leveraging digital scheduling tools and coordinating with the Central Docketing team for litigation deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and professional contacts on behalf of attorneys, utilizing secure email and virtual communication platforms.
• Enter and process client disbursement and billing records using established electronic accounting procedures.
• Arrange and coordinate travel using online booking platforms to streamline logistics for attorneys and legal teams.
• Adapt to evolving firm technologies, participating in ongoing training to continually enhance operational efficiency and uphold the firm’s standards.

Skills

Litigation experience

Typing 60+ wpm

Legal terminology & vocabulary

Organizational skills

Client-focused approach

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

iManage

E-filing systems

Job description

The Akron office of Roetzel & Andress is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience to join our Legal Support Team. Medical defense experience a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides administrative and clerical support to the attorney(s) in support of their specific practice group’s needs and requirements. This position requires strong organizational skills

Key Duties/Accountabilities Include:

• Experience in legal litigation (required).
• Demonstrate proficiency in current legal terminology and software used within the firm.
• Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, court documents, and internal forms using document management systems and formatting tools.
• Electronically file and record documents in relevant jurisdictions, and coordinate delivery for courts or agencies not accepting digital submissions.
• Assist Central Docketing team on a daily basis.
• Organize, update, and maintain digital client files in iManage, ensuring all documents and correspondence are promptly uploaded and accurately categorized.
• Process and profile all incoming, outgoing, and internal mail, digitally within the firm’s document management system, iManage.
• Effectively manage and update the calendars and schedules of assigned attorneys, leveraging digital scheduling tools and coordinating with the Central Docketing team for litigation deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and professional contacts on behalf of attorneys, utilizing secure email and virtual communication platforms.
• Enter and process client disbursement and billing records using established electronic accounting procedures.
• Arrange and coordinate travel using online booking platforms to streamline logistics for attorneys and legal teams.
• Adapt to evolving firm technologies, participating in ongoing training to continually enhance operational efficiency and uphold the firm’s standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School graduate or equivalency required; post-secondary related education or training preferred.
• Minimum five years prior legal assistant experience is preferred.
• Typing skills of 60+ wpm required.
• Proficiency in current and emerging technologies relevant to legal practice (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, e-filing systems).
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work and time.
• Flexible attitude towards daily tasks.
• Demonstrates a professional and client-focused approach in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and professional associates.
• Possesses strong knowledge of legal vocabulary and abbreviations, along with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in practice-specific technology platforms.

The candidate must also pass a background check as a condition for employment.

Competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Roetzel & Andress is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Roetzel & Andress maintains a policy of non-discrimination and inclusion with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All decisions as to employment with the Firm are governed solely on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, and are not influenced or informed in any manner by the employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

Roetzel & Andress LPA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.