The Akron office of Roetzel & Andress is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal
Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience to join our Legal
Support Team. Medical defense experience a plus.
Primary Responsibilities
Provides administrative and clerical support to the attorney(s) in support of
their specific practice group’s needs and requirements. This position requires
strong organizational skills
Key Duties/Accountabilities Include:
* Experience in legal litigation (required).
* Demonstrate proficiency in current legal terminology and software used within
the firm.
* Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, court documents, and internal
forms using document management systems and formatting tools.
* Experience with document formatting of custom Style sets, applying and
modifying Styles is a plus.
* Electronically file and record documents in relevant jurisdictions, and
coordinate delivery for courts or agencies not accepting digital submissions.
* Assist Central Docketing team on a daily basis.
* Organize, update, and maintain digital client files in iManage, ensuring all
documents and correspondence are promptly uploaded and accurately
categorized.
* Process and profile all incoming, outgoing, and internal mail, digitally
within the firm’s document management system, iManage.
* Effectively manage and update the calendars and schedules of assigned
attorneys, leveraging digital scheduling tools and coordinating with the
Central Docketing team for litigation deadlines.
* Communicate with clients, courts, and professional contacts on behalf of
attorneys, utilizing secure email and virtual communication platforms.
* Enter and process client disbursement and billing records using established
electronic accounting procedures.
* Arrange and coordinate travel using online booking platforms to streamline
logistics for attorneys and legal teams.
* Adapt to evolving firm technologies, participating in ongoing training to
continually enhance operational efficiency and uphold the firm’s standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* High School graduate or equivalency required; post-secondary related
education or training preferred.
* Minimum five years prior legal assistant experience is preferred.
* Typing skills of 60+ wpm required.
* Proficiency in current and emerging technologies relevant to legal practice
(e.g., Word, Styles, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, e-filing systems).
* Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with deadlines and changing
priorities.
* Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work and time.
* Flexible attitude towards daily tasks.
* Demonstrates a professional and client-focused approach in all interactions
with clients, colleagues, and professional associates.
* Possesses strong knowledge of legal vocabulary and abbreviations, along with
excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
* Proficient in practice-specific technology platforms.
The candidate must also pass a background check as a condition for employment.
Competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Roetzel & Andress is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Roetzel & Andress maintains a policy of non-discrimination and inclusion with
respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All decisions as to
employment with the Firm are governed solely on the basis of merit, competence,
and qualifications, and are not influenced or informed in any manner by the
employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
ancestry, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, military status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by
statute.
Roetzel & Andress LPA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal
government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to
work in the U.S. Click the link below for details in English and Spanish.
https://www.ralaw.com/careers#e-verify
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