Roetzel & Andress

Full-service law firm with nationwide offices

Litigation Legal Assistant

Administrative SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAkron, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least five years of litigation experience is required.
A high school diploma or equivalency is required.
Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute is required.
Proficiency in current and emerging technologies relevant to legal practice, including Word, Styles, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, and e-filing systems.
Ability to work under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work and time.
Knowledge of legal vocabulary and abbreviations, grammar, spelling, and proofreading.
Proficiency with practice-specific technology platforms.
The candidate must pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys in support of their practice groups’ needs and requirements.
Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, court documents, and internal forms using document management systems and formatting tools.
Electronically file and record documents in relevant jurisdictions, and coordinate delivery for courts or agencies that do not accept digital submissions.
Assist the Central Docketing team daily.
Organize, update, and maintain digital client files in iManage, ensuring documents and correspondence are promptly uploaded and accurately categorized.
Process and profile incoming, outgoing, and internal mail digitally within iManage.
Manage and update assigned attorneys’ calendars and schedules using digital scheduling tools, coordinating with the Central Docketing team on litigation deadlines.
Communicate with clients, courts, and professional contacts on behalf of attorneys using secure email and virtual communication platforms.
Enter and process client disbursement and billing records using established electronic accounting procedures.
Arrange and coordinate travel using online booking platforms.
Participate in ongoing training to adapt to evolving firm technologies and improve operational efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

Medical defense experience is a plus.
Experience formatting custom Style sets, including applying and modifying Styles, is a plus.
Post-secondary related education or training is preferred.
At least five years of prior legal assistant experience is preferred.

The Akron office of Roetzel & Andress is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience to join our Legal Support Team. Medical defense experience a plus.

Primary Responsibilities
Provides administrative and clerical support to the attorney(s) in support of their specific practice group’s needs and requirements. This position requires strong organizational skills

Key Duties/Accountabilities Include:

Experience in legal litigation (required).
Demonstrate proficiency in current legal terminology and software used within the firm.
Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, court documents, and internal forms using document management systems and formatting tools.
Experience with document formatting of custom Style sets, applying and modifying Styles is a plus.
Electronically file and record documents in relevant jurisdictions, and coordinate delivery for courts or agencies not accepting digital submissions.
Assist Central Docketing team on a daily basis.
Organize, update, and maintain digital client files in iManage, ensuring all documents and correspondence are promptly uploaded and accurately categorized.
Process and profile all incoming, outgoing, and internal mail, digitally within the firm’s document management system, iManage.
Effectively manage and update the calendars and schedules of assigned attorneys, leveraging digital scheduling tools and coordinating with the Central Docketing team for litigation deadlines.
Communicate with clients, courts, and professional contacts on behalf of attorneys, utilizing secure email and virtual communication platforms.
Enter and process client disbursement and billing records using established electronic accounting procedures.
Arrange and coordinate travel using online booking platforms to streamline logistics for attorneys and legal teams.
Adapt to evolving firm technologies, participating in ongoing training to continually enhance operational efficiency and uphold the firm’s standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High School graduate or equivalency required; post-secondary related education or training preferred.
Minimum five years prior legal assistant experience is preferred.
Typing skills of 60+ wpm required.
Proficiency in current and emerging technologies relevant to legal practice (e.g., Word, Styles, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, e-filing systems).
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work and time.
Flexible attitude towards daily tasks.
Demonstrates a professional and client-focused approach in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and professional associates.
Possesses strong knowledge of legal vocabulary and abbreviations, along with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
Proficient in practice-specific technology platforms.

The candidate must also pass a background check as a condition for employment.
Competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Roetzel & Andress is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Roetzel & Andress maintains a policy of non-discrimination and inclusion with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All decisions as to employment with the Firm are governed solely on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, and are not influenced or informed in any manner by the employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

Roetzel & Andress LPA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Click the link below for details in English and Spanish.
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About the Company

Roetzel & Andress

Full-service law firm with nationwide offices

Roetzel & Andress is a full-service law firm with offices across Ohio, Florida, and additional locations in Chicago, Detroit, Lexington, and Washington, D.C. It provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and organizations, handling matters from litigation and transactional work to advisory services. The firm operates through teams of lawyers who offer legal guidance, representation, and support for clients’ needs, including dispute resolution, corporate dealings, real estate, and regulatory compliance. The firm differentiates itself by its long history (established in 1876), breadth of practice areas, and broad geographic reach, all guided by core values of innovation, client service, integrity, and excellence. Its goal is to meet evolving client needs with comprehensive, high-quality legal support across a wide network of offices.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Akron, OH
Founded: 1876

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