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Paralegal
- Akron, OH, United States
$25 to $28 USD / hour
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- $25 to $28 USD / hour
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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We are looking for a highly organized Paralegal to join an in-office legal team on a contract basis. This role supports two attorneys and offers a mix of litigation-related work and broader legal administrative responsibilities in a collaborative office environment. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, confidence handling court documentation, and the ability to keep multiple matters moving efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Support two attorneys with day-to-day case coordination, document preparation, and legal administrative tasks.
- Prepare, review, and submit court documents through electronic filing systems while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist with litigation matters by organizing case files, tracking deadlines, and helping manage discovery materials.
- Maintain attorney calendars, monitor important court dates, and coordinate scheduling related to active matters.
- Draft, format, and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, and other case-related documents as needed.
- Provide administrative support such as transcription or dictation assistance when required.
- Communicate with courts, clients, and other legal contacts in a clear and responsive manner.
- Help keep physical and electronic files organized so attorneys can access case information efficiently.
- Prior experience working as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant in a law office setting.
- Hands-on experience with electronic court filing and court document submission procedures.
- Familiarity with civil litigation processes, including discovery support and case document management.
- Strong calendar management skills with the ability to track multiple deadlines accurately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
- Solid organizational abilities with careful attention to detail in legal documentation.
- Ability to work fully on-site in Akron, Ohio and support a fast-paced legal practice.
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Skills
- Paralegal
- Organizational skills
- Documentation
- Assist with litigation matters
- Scheduling
- Administrative support
- Litigation
- Document management
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail