Litigation Legal Secretary

Litigation Legal SecretaryOnsite Daily | Cleveland, OHTucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our Cleveland office. This person must have prior litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment and possess strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. This role requires a team-oriented professional who is flexible, detail-oriented, and able to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.This position is going to be in the office five days per week.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filingsProofread and edit legal documents with strong attention to detail, formatting, and grammar accuracyCreate tables of authorities and tables of contents for briefs and other legal documentsSchedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, client meetings, and attorney meetingsMaintain attorney calendars and assist with travel arrangements as neededOpen new client matters, assist with conflict checks, and maintain electronic and physical client filesPrepare and process billing, expense reports, and other administrative requestsCommunicate professionally with clients, court personnel, attorneys, and internal staffPrioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive assignments in a high-volume environmentWork collaboratively with administrative support staff and contribute to overall team and office objectivesMaintain confidentiality regarding client matters, attorney work product, and firm informationRequired Skills & QualificationsStrong knowledge of Ohio and Federal court rules and proceduresMinimum of three years of litigation legal secretary or legal assistant experience within a law firm environmentExperience with e-filings and other court filing proceduresAdvanced Microsoft Word skills, including document styling, tables, bookmarking, and formattingStrong proofreading and editing abilities with exceptional attention to accuracy and detailAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentExcellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skillsAbility to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, clients, and co-workersStrong sense of professionalism, responsiveness, and confidentialityWhat We OfferAt Tucker Ellis, we value our employees and provide a robust benefits package to support their well-being:Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coveragePaid Time Off: PTO begins accruing immediately, plus paid holidaysRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with a profit-sharing contributionMonthly Contributions: Parking and technology stipends to support commute and workspace needs, plus annual HSA contributionHybrid Work Environment: Flexibility to balance in-office collaboration and remote workCompensationCompensation for this position is $65,000 to $85,000/ year. Compensation will be commensurate with years of experience, relevant litigation support experience, technical skill set, and overall qualifications.EEO StatementTucker Ellis LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for all.Non-Solicitation StatementPlease note that Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or offices will become the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and no placement fees will be paid.