Legal Assistant

Everstaff is seeking a Legal Assistant for a reputable law firm in the Fairlawn area.

Everstaff is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for assisting attorneys in all aspects of legal case management.

As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring the efficient operation of our legal practice.

Responsibilities :

• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research using online databases and resources to support case strategy and preparation.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of documents.
• Coordinate client communication and manage client inquiries and requests.
• Prepare and file legal documents with courts, agencies, and other relevant parties.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Assist in trial preparation, including preparing exhibit binders, witness lists, and trial notebooks.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars, answering phones, and greeting clients.
• Collaborate with other members of the legal team to ensure efficient workflow and case management.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred.
• 3 years of experience working as a paralegal in a law firm setting.
• Probate experience is a plus!
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.

Qualified candidates, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M / F / D / V / SO / GI).