Paralegal - Labor Law

Gertsburg Licata is a full-service business law and strategic advisory firm representing entrepreneurs, executives, and middle-market companies across a broad spectrum of legal matters, including business transactions, litigation and arbitration, regulatory compliance, labor and employment, real estate, probate and estate matters, and more. We provide creative legal strategies and proactive solutions that help our clients grow and protect their businesses and interests. Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, motivated, and adaptable Generalist Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple practice areas. This role will assist with substantive legal tasks, client communications, litigation support, document preparation, and administrative functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Support

Prepare, review, and organize legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts, discovery requests, and correspondence across practice areas such as business transactions, litigation, family law, real estate, probate/estate matters, regulatory compliance, labor and employment, and more.

Conduct legal research and draft summaries to support case strategy and attorney preparation.

Assist attorneys with case management, calendar deadlines, and court filings.

Client & Case Coordination

Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors via phone, email, and written correspondence.

Coordinate client intake, document collection, case updates, and scheduling.

Litigation & Transaction Support

Organize and manage case files, exhibits, discovery materials, and reference databases.

Assist with trial preparation, mediation sessions, and transactional closings as needed.

Administrative Duties

Maintain calendars for deadlines, hearings, meetings, and deadlines.

Manage invoicing, billing entries, time tracking, docketing, and task lists.

Provide general administrative support including copying, scanning, mail processing, and file maintenance.

Qualifications

Required:

Paralegal certificate, Associate’s degree, or equivalent legal experience.

Experience supporting multiple attorneys and handling diverse legal matters.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, NuLaw, and document management tools.

Preferred:

Previous experience with litigation support, business law, real estate, probate/estate, or employment matters.

Familiarity with Ohio court procedures and filing systems.

Skills & Attributes

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Professional, client-focused demeanor.

Strong problem-solving and research capabilities.

Comfortable balancing substantive legal work with administrative responsibilities.

Team player with a willingness to support firm growth and evolving needs.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits

Collaborative, growth-oriented environment

Opportunities for ongoing professional development and cross-practice exposure

If you’re a dedicated legal professional with a passion for supporting attorneys and contributing to a dynamic law firm environment, we’d love to hear from you!