Litigation Legal Assistant

Seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join a well-established law team in the Cleveland, OH. This role is perfect for someone who wants to work in a fast-paced environment and support litigators in their daily tasks.

• Prepare, revise, and proofread various pleadings, correspondence, and documents.
• Heavy case management, correspondence, and communication with courts, clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with the assembly, production, and tracking of discovery requests and responses, deposition exhibits, trial binders, and trial preparation.
• Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Schedule appointments, maintain attorney's calendar, and enter and release attorney's billable time.
• Perform initial conflict checks, open/close client matters, and prepare engagement letters.
• Monitor case deadlines and work with the Docket Department to ensure deadlines are entered and met.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and track travel expenses for timely reimbursement.

• At least seven years of litigation experience, preferably with MDL or class action litigation.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Be able to work in a fast pace environment.