Paralegal Job Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: 7.5- hour shift; Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage incoming and outgoing calls, other communication interactions with clients, attorneys and Court staff, third parties or other staff
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail including certified, priority and FedEx mailings
• Use standard office equipment and office technology such as the copy machine, personal computer, scanning machine, dictation equipment, and fax machine
• Perform general office tasks such as: filing, scanning, copying, faxing, e-filing, answering phones, ordering supplies, dictations, scheduling and data entry
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, agreements, wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate documents
• Prepare Municipal Legislation such as Ordinances and Resolutions
• Gather medical records and itemized billing information and preparation of medical audits
• In person and computer filing of court pleadings and recording of deeds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook required.                Knowledge of Adobe and Clio preferred Previous experience in a law office or legal environment is preferred.
• Excellent phone experience
• Ideal candidate must be organized, great attention to detail and can work in a fast-paced environment

FIRM BENEFITS:

• Paid personal/sick time off
• Medical insurance
• 401k 

Send resume to Jean Ladovich, jladovich@hendersonschmidlin.com

Karp Steiger is a small law firm who represents clients in Ohio with personal injury and workers compensation matters. We are looking for a legal assistant/paralegal to join our team. We would like someone who will be personable, friendly, with a positive attitude. We have flexible hours with competitive pay. Below please find a list of some of the job responsibilities. Please contact Quenna Bell at 216-702-8981 if you are interested. You may also email her at qbell@c-g-law.com. 

Responsibilities: 

1. Be polite, pleasant, and professional first point of contact with our firm.
2. Answer phones, direct calls and make appointments.
3. Draft correspondence.
4. Draft pleadings (motions, notices, etc.).
5. Draft BWC (Bureau of Workers Compensation) forms for filing.
6. Ordering medical records and billing statements.
7. Assist in compiling settlement demand packets.
8. Complete duties as assigned.

Palumbo and Sweet, LLC is a small law office focused on elder law, Medicaid eligibility and estate planning. We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join our team. The ideal candidate must have a positive attitude, be personable and professional in a small law office team. This is the perfect position for a parent returning to the work force or parent who needs a schedule that will work with school hours.

Responsibilities:

· Be the polite, pleasant and professional first point of contact with our firm.

· Draft client correspondence.

· Answer multi-line phone system, direct calls and make appointments.

· Greet in office clients.

· Maintain calendar for multiple attorneys.

· Sort and distribute incoming mail. Prepare outgoing mail.

· Ability to photocopy, scan, organize and file documents.

· Entering of attorney time entries.

· Maintain professional appearance, dress and demeanor.

· Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Excellent phone and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to maintain a professional and caring demeanor, we frequently work with people who are dealing with very emotional issues.

· Thorough knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word and Outlook (Required).

· Type at a rate of at least 40 words per minute.

· Strong attention to detail and excellent proof-reading skills.

· Ability to prioritize tasks.

· Ability to be flexible in a small office setting.

· Previous experience in a similar role (Preferred).

· Notary commission preferred but not required.

· High school graduate or GED (Required).

* Completion of both skills tests is highly recommended

· References may be requested.

Schedule:

· 9am to 4pm Monday and Wednesday ( hours are flexible)

· Potential for additional hours.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

• Akron, OH 44313 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Nee Law Firm, LLC is a well-established two-attorney law firm, located in Westlake, Ohio. Over the past 18 years, we have focused our practice on Business Counseling, Estate Planning, Probate Estates, Trust Administration, Domestic Relations, and Adoptions. Nee Law presently needs a paralegal to assist primarily with Probate Estates and Trust Administration and secondarily with court filings in civil litigation, domestic relations, and appellate matters. The ideal candidate will have some experience in the administration of Probate Estates and, preferably, with court filings. However, candidates who are willing to learn and develop expertise will be considered.

General Description

A probate and trust administration paralegal plays a vital role in assisting attorneys in navigating probate proceedings and the private administration of trusts. Specific tasks include client intake, gathering client information and documents to begin the probate or administrative process, completing probate forms and submitting them to the probate court, calendaring and tracking tasks and due dates, maintaining an organized client file, communicating with courts as necessary to ensure timely processing of estates, and working with clients on the accounting and distribution of estate assets.

For our Domestic Relations and Adoption practice areas, a paralegal will assist with internal filing, calendaring, discovery, and filing deeds.

Education: An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies is helpful but not required.

Experience: Previous experience in desired practice areas is preferred but not required.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft ORice Suite (Word, Excel) is essential, as is an ability to learn and utilize case management and time/expense tracking software (Nee Law uses Clio).

Other Skills. The ideal candidate will possess:

• A desire to serve our neighbors;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• A strong attention to detail while maintaining awareness of the “bigger picture”;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a desire to accomplish tasks;
• Empathy and discretion when dealing with sensitive situations and grieving individuals;
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits: Nee Law offers:

• Competitive salary based on experience;
• Participation in a SIMPLE IRA, with contribution matching;
• Highly flexible work schedules, including possible work-from-home arrangements and hours that may be tailored to suit the candidate’s schedule.
• Cell phone reimbursement

(Nee Law does not presently offer healthcare benefits.)

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to Attorney Matthew Nee at Matt@NeeLawFirm.com or Nee Law Firm, 26016 Detroit Rd., Ste. 1, Westlake, OH 44145

Reimer Law Company, a business that has been around for 50+ years, is a full-service creditor’s rights law firm located at 31500 Bainbridge Road, Solon, Ohio 44139. We are looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals that are looking to continue to exceed our clients’ expectations.

If you are a high energy person with a positive outlook, we want you to join our team!

Reimer Law is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. 

Legal Assistant –Service Department

Reports to: Foreclosure Manager

Classification:  Non-Exempt

Schedule: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Job Responsibilities 

We are looking for a Legal Assistant in our Service Department who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with an energized team. The Legal Assistant for this position will have excellent communication, organizational, and people skills. The Legal Assistant will be a self-motivator, someone who works well with little supervision. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The responsibilities for a Legal Assistant include, but are not limited to: 

• Assists department with pulling searches from various websites
• Reviewing court dockets in detail
• Monitoring and reviewing service returns
• Preparing court pleadings
• Data entry into our tracking system. 

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. 

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Works well in a team environment
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Typing skills of at least 45 WPM
• Familiar with Web Browsing
• Familiar with reading and understanding court dockets
• Able to work well under pressure
• Proficient computer skill
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task
• Experience in high volume, fast paced work environment
• Self-Starter
• Ability to learn new software
• Possess Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of the computer software Perfect Practice preferred but not required 

Requirements                                          

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a law firm preferred, but not required 

Reimer Law Co. offers its employees medical, dental and vision insurances; flexible spending accounts; short term disability insurance; company paid long term disability insurance and company paid life insurance. Our office is a business casual office. No recruiters please. 

Must be willing to complete a drug screen and background check.

Resume and Cover letter should be emailed to HR@reimerlaw.com.

While this is not a traditional paralegal role, this would provide great experience for someone interested in government and policy work. 

Position Summary

Lakewood City Council is seeking a detail-oriented individual for the position of part-time Deputy Clerk of Council. The Deputy Clerk reports directly to the Clerk of Council to manage the efficient functioning of the Council Office and weekly Council meetings. The Deputy Clerk will also assist with research, policy projects, docket communications, resolutions, and constituent services to further the legislative agenda of City Council.

The work schedule is flexible and negotiable up to 15 hours per week. Incumbent must be available to staff weekly Monday evening meetings held approximately 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Other work hours are flexible within the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekend hours may be required.

Compensation
•$19.62-$22/hour depending on qualifications.

Other benefits include:

•OPERS
•Limited paid time off after one year
•Employee Assistance Program

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma required; college degree or meaningful progress toward a college degree preferred.

One to three years of experience in which the following skills and experiences have been applied:

•Strong writing and analytical skills, including the ability to understand and efficiently summarize the main points from public policy discussions.
•Experience working with the public.
•Experience serving in a minute-taking role, professionally or on a volunteer basis.
•Experience with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new computer software.
•A demonstrated record of success in a professional, deadline-driven environment
•A sense of excitement about working in the public sector.

Application Instructions

Apply online at https://www.lakewoodoh.gov/human-resources/. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and a 2–3-page writing sample. Please attach to your application.

Application deadline: August 26, 2025 Posting date: August 8, 2025

About Lakewood City Council:

Lakewood City Council is comprised of seven Councilmembers; Three who represent the city at-large, and four who represent each of the city’s wards. As the legislative branch of City government, City Council monitors and oversees city finances and operations and initiates changes in response to new information and resident feedback. City Councilmembers are ambassadors for the City, liaisons to City Hall and experienced problem solvers who help residents navigate questions or concerns about neighborhood issues and city services.
The Clerk of Council, appointed by City Council, maintains records of proceedings of City Council and records of ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council. The Clerk’s office is the designated repository for all official documents of the City. The Clerk publishes the minutes to reflect all legislative action, provides notice of regular and special meetings of City Council, and provides reference and research services regarding enacted or pending legislation.
The City of Lakewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Contracts and Legal Operations Associate will join our growing legal team to support Legal’s contract workflows and systems. This role will play a key part in managing the contract lifecycle, improving legal operations, and enabling cross-functional efficiencies through our contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.  

This dynamic and evolving role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience as a corporate paralegal, contracts specialist, or legal operations coordinator, who is passionate about legal process improvement, structure, and systems.

The role offers visibility across the business, involvement in strategic legal initiatives, and clear growth pathways within the legal department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contract Lifecycle Management:

1. Track contract intake and lifecycle milestones in the CLM system, ensuring complete and accurate metadata entry in alignment with organization standards
2. Collaborate closely with the Sales Contracts Administrator to support sales contract execution and ensure alignment between Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and CLM systems
3. Extract and track key contractual provisions to support legal risk monitoring and compliance efforts

Contract Management Support:

1. Conduct contract abstraction and metadata entry for various agreement types across the organization
2. Manage version control and redline tracking throughout contract negotiations, including reconciliation of internal/external comments

Legal Operations Support:

1. Analyze historical contract data and terms to support template and clause development
2. Log and track legal requests through the matter intake system
3. Assist with the generation of legal metrics to identify critical areas of need to help Legal remain proactive in the provision of legal services
4. Conduct legal and regulatory research to support evolving compliance and legal initiatives, under attorney supervision

Playbook & Clause Library:

1. Assist in developing and implementing legal playbooks for commonly used agreement types
2. Conduct retroactive historical analyses through key terms across contracts to inform ongoing contracting and risk mitigation strategies
3. Build and manage acceptable clause library

Cross-Functional Coordination:

1. Point person between Legal and business contract relationship owners
2. Proactive partner in triaging contracts and flagging issues before Legal review
3. Ownership of final execution prep for contracts: clean-up formatting, internal-facing comment removal, naming conventions, electronic signature coordination, etc.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct periodic audits of contract data for accuracy and compliance
2. Provide general legal operations support, as assigned, including but not limited to compiling research summaries, assisting in policy and SOP updates, and supporting compliance documentation
3. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification or legal studies coursework preferred 
• 1-2+ years experience in contract administration, legal operations, paralegal support (in-house or law firm), or related roles preferred
• Ability to interpret basic contract terms and understand legal risk concepts
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes and tools is a plus
• Familiarity with document management systems and digital signature tools (e.g., DocuSign, Adobe Sign)
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Independent, critical thinker, with good judgment and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently to get the job done
• This position resides in the Cleveland SPR office location, with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements as approved by the supervisor.
• Travel will be minimal, and when necessary, can usually be well planned in advance

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Job Summary:

Mansour Gavin LPA seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in the areas of corporate law, litigation, and/or real estate. This role involves managing case files, editing and preparing legal documents, conducting research, and ensuring deadlines are met across multiple practice areas.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents
• Organize and manage case files and related documentation across multiple practice areas
• Conduct legal and factual research using legal databases and public records
• Assist with preparing cases for hearings, mediations, closings, and trials
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third-party vendors
• Support corporate transactions, including entity formation, annual filings, and corporate governance documentation
• Assist with real estate transactions including due diligence, title searches, and document preparation
• Monitor deadlines, court dates, and filing schedules

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in corporate law, litigation, and/or real estate
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, legal procedures, and court systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, legal case management software, document management software, and e-filing systems.
• Highly organized with excellent time management and communication skills
• Ability to professionally and discreetly manage confidential information
• Detail-oriented and capable of working both independently and collaboratively

The Firm is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k)/profit sharing plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health insurance with employer contribution to a Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: kszabo@mggmlpa.com

About Rosenthal | Lane

Our firm practices family law and probate litigation. Our attorneys represent clients in all types of family law, including divorce, dissolution, legal separation, child custody, shared parenting and joint custody, parenting time and visitation, grandparent’s rights, spousal support, property division, and post-decree matters. Our attorneys also represent clients in contested probate matters.

Job Description

We are looking to add a paralegal with probate experience to our team who will assist attorneys in both family law and probate matters. The role includes research, writing, trial court and appellate drafting, discovery review, trial and deposition preparation, and other office tasks such as answering phones, filing pleadings, scheduling matters, organizing files, etc.

Compensation

Salary plus quarterly, discretionary bonuses.

Application

Please email resume and cover letter to alarra@rl-attorneys.com.

Website

www.rl-attorneys.com