Litigation Legal Secretary

Tucker Ellis LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Parking stipends

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Tucker Ellis LLP in Cleveland, OH seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. The role is office-based five days a week, demanding strong organizational and communication skills and strict confidentiality.

Key responsibilities include drafting court filings, proofreading, preparing tables of authorities, scheduling depositions, and maintaining calendars and client files. Prior experience in a law firm is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary or legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Ohio and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Experience with e-filings and court filing procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including tables and formatting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Proofread and edit legal documents with strong attention to detail.
• Create tables of authorities and contents for briefs and other legal documents.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, client meetings, and attorney meetings.
• Maintain attorney calendars and assist with travel arrangements as needed.
• Open new client matters, assist with conflict checks, and maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Prepare and process billing, expense reports, and other administrative requests.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, attorneys, and internal staff.
• Prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive assignments in a high-volume environment.
• Work collaboratively with administrative support staff and contribute to overall team and office objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding client matters, attorney work product, and firm information.

Skills

Litigation experience

E-filings

Advanced Word

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Job description

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Litigation Legal Secretary

Cleveland, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1114

Litigation Legal Secretary

Onsite Daily| Cleveland, OH

Position Overview

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our Cleveland office. This person must have prior litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment and possess strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. This role requires a team-oriented professional who is flexible, detail-oriented, and able to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

This position is going to be in the office five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings
• Proofread and edit legal documents with strong attention to detail, formatting, and grammar accuracy
• Create tables of authorities and tables of contents for briefs and other legal documents
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, client meetings, and attorney meetings
• Maintain attorney calendars and assist with travel arrangements as needed
• Open new client matters, assist with conflict checks, and maintain electronic and physical client files
• Prepare and process billing, expense reports, and other administrative requests
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, attorneys, and internal staff
• Prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive assignments in a high-volume environment
• Work collaboratively with administrative support staff and contribute to overall team and office objectives
• Maintain confidentiality regarding client matters, attorney work product, and firm information

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Ohio and Federal court rules and procedures
• Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary or legal assistant experience within a law firm environment
• Experience with e-filings and other court filing procedures
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including document styling, tables, bookmarking, and formatting
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities with exceptional attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, clients, and co-workers
• Strong sense of professionalism, responsiveness, and confidentiality

What We Offer

At Tucker Ellis, we value our employees and provide a robust benefits package to support their well-being:

• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with a profit-sharing contribution
• Monthly Contributions: Parking and technology stipends to support commute and workspace needs, plus annual HSA contribution
• Hybrid Work Environment: Flexibility to balance in-office collaboration and remote work

Compensation

Compensation for this position is $65,000 to $85,000/ year. Compensation will be commensurate with years of experience, relevant litigation support experience, technical skill set, and overall qualifications.

EEO Statement

Tucker Ellis LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for all.

Please note that Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or offices will become the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and no placement fees will be paid.