Paralegal Litigation

Gertsburg Licata Co., LPA; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities

Meaningful casework

Job summary

Gertsburg Licata Co., LPA in Ohio seeks an experienced Paralegal with a strong background in estate and probate administration and litigation support for real estate, shareholder disputes, and contracts.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment, with strong communication and research skills and proficiency in Clio, NetDocuments, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years paralegal experience, estate/probate and civil litigation preferred
• Knowledge of Ohio probate procedures required
• Experience with real estate disputes, business contract litigation, or shareholder matters preferred
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, court rules, and e-filing procedures
• Excellent writing, drafting, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in legal software (Clio, NetDocuments, or similar), MS Office and document management systems
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Estate & Probate Administration: Prepare and file probate forms, inventories, accountings, and related estate documents; Assist attorneys with estate planning documents; Communicate with courts, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and financial institutions; Maintain detailed case files and timelines for estate and trust matters
• Litigation Support (Real Estate, Shareholder & Business Disputes): Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence; Manage document production, review, and organization; Conduct legal research; Assist with trial preparation and court filings; Coordinate with clients, experts, title companies, and opposing counsel
• Administrative & Case Management Duties: Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and meetings; Schedule appointments, depositions, mediations, and court appearances; Handle docketing requirements and track deadlines; Organize electronic and hard-copy files; Provide general administrative support
• What Our Client Offers: Competitive compensation, Supportive and collaborative team environment, Opportunities for professional growth, Engagement in meaningful and varied casework

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Clio

NetDocuments

MS Office

Job description

About the Opportunity

On behalf of our client, a well-established law firm in Ohio, we are seeking an experienced Paralegal with a strong background in estate and probate administration , as well as litigation support involving real estate matters, shareholder disputes, and business contracts.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and clients, and a proactive approach to case management.

Key Responsibilities

Estate & Probate Administration

• Prepare and file probate forms, inventories, accountings, and related estate documents
• Assist attorneys with estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
• Communicate with courts, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and financial institutions
• Maintain detailed case files and timelines for estate and trust matters

Litigation Support (Real Estate, Shareholder & Business Disputes)

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence
• Manage document production, review, and organization
• Conduct legal research as requested by attorneys
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, deposition summaries, and court filings
• Coordinate with clients, experts, title companies, and opposing counsel

Administrative & Case Management Duties

• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including deadlines, hearings, and meetings
• Schedule appointments, client calls, depositions, mediations, and court appearances
• Handle docketing requirements and ensure all deadlines are tracked and met
• Organize and maintain electronic and hard-copy files
• Assist with general administrative support as needed for smooth case progression

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of paralegal experience , preferably in estate/probate and civil litigation
• Knowledge of Ohio probate procedures required
• Experience with real estate disputes, business contract litigation, or shareholder matters preferred
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, court rules, and e-filing procedures
• Excellent writing, drafting, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in legal software (Clio, NetDocuments, or similar), MS Office Suite, and document management systems

Paralegal certificate or relevant degree strongly preferred

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Engagement in meaningful and varied casework