About this role
About the Role Taft is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Cleveland office. The role provides administrative support to attorneys and paralegals within a client-first culture, helping ensure efficient operation of the Litigation practice and other areas as needed.
What You'll Do
- Provide proactive administrative support for Litigation attorneys and paralegals; manage calendars, meetings, telephone conferences, and client communications.
- Prepare and review letters and memoranda, draft filings, and file documents with courts electronically.
- Monitor deadlines, manage client contacts, emails, print documents, process mail, and handle payments/reimbursements.
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate strong attention to detail; greet guests and respond to requests with urgency.
- Transcribe dictation and manage document management systems using Word processing and firm standards.
- May assist in other practice areas as needed; interact with court personnel, attorneys, and staff professionally.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years’ Litigation legal assisting experience in a law firm or legal setting.
- Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the litigation process and court operations; ability to read pleadings and related documents.
- Strong verbal and written communication; ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and handle confidential information.
- Ability to work more than 40 hours per week occasionally.
- Experience with dictation transcription; filing with courts electronically.
Nice to Have
- Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- The salary range for this position is $29.12/hr. – $38.46/hr.
- Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.