Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Domestic Relations Legal Assistant for a high volume Law Firm located in downtown Akron.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to the Domestic Relations Department concentrating in divorce, family law, child custody and grandparent rights.
• Handle communication with clients
• Litigation experience; preparing discovery; filings in State courts in Ohio
• Preparing documents drafted by the attorney
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Help in opening and closing files
• Needles case management software knowledge is a plus

Skills:

• Proven working experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and municipal and county court systems
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Use of video conferencing a plus
• Working knowledge of case management software a plus
• Working knowledge of the divorce plan/child support calculation software a plus
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple activities and work under pressure

Paid Holidays, vacation time, sick time, health insurance, paid parking, pension and incentive pay.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

Company Description

High volume law firm in Downtown Akron

Company Description

High volume law firm in Downtown Akron