Overview
Executive Assistant Jobs in Greater Cleveland at Petersen & Petersen, Attorneys at Law
Title: Executive Assistant
Company: Petersen & Petersen, Attorneys at Law
Location: Greater Cleveland
Our legal team is looking at add an experienced Legal Assistant who understands the nuances of trial preparation. They will play a pivotal role in supporting the legal team in trial preparation, including document organization and preparation, requesting documentation, and day-to-day support. Your expertise and attention to detail will be imperative in supporting our mission of delivering top-tier legal services. We are a fast-paced trial law firm, so prior secretary experience law firm where you have worked to take cases to trial is a must.
Responsibilities:
• Document preparation: Assist in the preparation of legal documents ensuring accuracy. Draft, review, and manage legal discovery. Request medical documents are required.
• Brief editing: Review and edit legal briefs with accuracy and adherence to formatting guidelines.
• Case management: Organize and maintain case files. Index documents. Track deadlines. Manage correspondences in a professional manner.
• Legal research: Conduct legal research on relevant statues, regulations and case law to support case strategy and argumentation.
• Client Communication: Communication with clients, witnesses, and other parties regularly.
• Calendar management and administrative tasks: Manage calendar for legal team by scheduling meetings, identifying conflicts and resolving quickly. Schedule travel accommodations as needed. Process case related mail.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as legal assistant or paralegal required.
• Litigation experience in a plaintiff injury practice required.
• Demonstrated efficiency and proficiency in Microsoft suite.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, required.
• Strong technical aptitude with a can-do attitude.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Ability to work onsite at office daily.
