Litigation Legal Assistant — PTO & Profit Sharing

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Generous PTO policy

1.5% Profit Sharing contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, a national Am Law 200 firm, seeks an experienced legal assistant to join our Cleveland office. We value teamwork, strong communication, problem-solving, and ownership of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will be organized, responsive within 24 hours, and capable of handling multiple tasks including document drafting, calendar maintenance, and court filings. Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Draft and review legal correspondence with proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
• Prepares and collects conflict of interest checks, opens new files and maintains client files.
• Maintains attorneys’ calendars with important dates.
• Familiar with state and federal court filings, including electronic submissions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents and correspondence as needed.
• Coordinate calendars and deadlines for attorneys.
• Prepare and review conflict checks and open new matters.
• Assist with legal research and document organization.
• Support attorneys in daily office operations and client communications.

Skills

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Ownership

Organizational skills

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, a national Am Law 200 firm, seeks an experienced legal assistant to join our Cleveland office. We value teamwork, strong communication, problem-solving, and ownership of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will be organized, responsive within 24 hours, and capable of handling multiple tasks including document drafting, calendar maintenance, and court filings. Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace.