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Litigation Legal Assistant

Cleveland, OH • Hybrid • $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Posted: August 13, 2026

We’re recruiting for a Litigation Legal Assistant opportunity with a respected law firm in Cleveland. This role is ideal for someone with strong law firm administrative experience who can support attorneys with litigation filings, deadlines, billing, document preparation, and day-to-day client service.
Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and legal team members
Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize legal and business documents
Electronically file documents with courts and communicate professionally with court personnel
Track key deadlines, calendar dates, CLE items, reimbursements, and related follow-up
Support client service needs, including scheduling, phone calls, meetings, and guest coordination
Create, maintain, organize, and close files in accordance with firm procedures
Assist with billing tasks, time entry, pre-bill review, reports, cover letters, and follow-up
Prioritize multiple requests while staying responsive, accurate, and detail-focused

Qualifications:

Hands-on legal assistant experience in a law firm setting
Litigation support experience, including e-filing and deadline tracking
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Experience with document management, billing, and legal workflow systems preferred
Familiarity with tools such as Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage, or similar platforms is helpful
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Strong judgment, organization, follow-through, and client service mindset

This is a strong opportunity for a Legal Assistant who enjoys supporting busy litigation attorneys and wants to be part of a professional, team-oriented Cleveland office.