Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Stewart Manor

As a full-service law firm, our team takes pride in its attorneys who have a particular understanding and real-world experience in over 50 different legal practice areas.

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William Zaranka
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Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year

A bit about us:

This is a well-established full-service law firm rooted in Northeast Ohio with a long history of providing legal counsel to both individuals and businesses. The firm’s attorneys offer expertise across more than 50 legal practice areas, including corporate and business law, estate planning and probate, employment and labor, real estate, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. It prides itself on combining deep local knowledge with sophisticated legal capabilities typically found in larger metropolitan firms, and on using a collaborative, team-oriented approach to solve complex legal challenges for its clients.

Why join us?

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid holidays

Job Details

We are seeking a seasoned Permanent Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role will provide you with the opportunity to engage in a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal administrative support to our legal team. You will be an integral part of our team, working on complex legal cases, conducting extensive legal research, drafting legal documents, and managing case files.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.
2. Draft and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
3. Manage and organize case files, ensuring all relevant information is easily accessible and up-to-date.
4. Assist attorneys in court proceedings by preparing necessary legal documents and liaising with clients and opposing counsel.
5. Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and trials, ensuring all parties are informed and prepared.
6. Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information, adhering to professional ethics and firm policies.
7. Stay updated with changes in legislation and regulations that may affect the firm's clients and cases.
8. Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including answering phones, managing correspondence, and maintaining office supplies.

Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within the legal industry.
2. Proficiency in legal research and legal writing, with a strong ability to draft and edit a variety of legal documents.
3. Solid experience in case management, including organizing, tracking, and managing large volumes of documents and files.
4. Extensive knowledge of legal administrative procedures, including court rules and filing procedures.
5. Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and court personnel.
8. Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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