Legal Assistant/ Litigation Paralegal

Legal Assistant / Litigation Paralegal

As a Legal Assistant / Litigation Paralegal, you will play a critical role in managing residential and commercial foreclosure matters pending in Ohio and Kentucky state courts. You will work closely with attorneys and clients, handle substantive litigation tasks, and help drive files forward from pleadings through judgment and post-judgment activity. This position offers long-term growth, exposure to complex litigation, and hybrid work while remaining connected to our Cincinnati-based Midwest litigation team.

Responsibilities include drafting and preparing litigation documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery responses, notices, and correspondence; e-filing documents in Ohio and Kentucky courts and ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines; coordinating hearings, scheduling court appearances, and maintaining attorney calendars; serving as a primary point of contact between attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel on assigned matters; reviewing and responding to client system messages and inquiries daily; assisting with case progression through judgment, sale, and post-sale litigation activity; maintaining organized, accurate electronic case files and ensuring budgets and client requirements are met.

What we're looking for includes prior experience handling mortgage foreclosure litigation matters (Ohio and/or Kentucky strongly preferred); 1–3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience; paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience; strong knowledge of court filing systems, litigation deadlines, and document accuracy standards; excellent written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a team.

Why MRLP includes remote-friendly position with flexibility and autonomy; collaborative litigation team with strong support and training; exposure to high-volume, high-impact foreclosure litigation work; stable, growing national law firm with long-term career opportunities; competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Location & work structure includes remote position based out of our Cincinnati, Ohio office; supporting Ohio and Kentucky litigation matters.

Physical demands include sitting, talking, or hearing frequently; standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; stooping, kneeling, or crouching; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds; close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment includes normal office working conditions; noise level is quiet.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with your experience and accomplishments. If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. This means that McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, nor sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), or submit the position in the H-1B Registration; or Visa sponsorship nor immigration support is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.

**Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration**

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.