Legal Assistant

A law firm in the North Canton area is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Secretary to provide administrative and document support to its attorneys. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience, strong proofreading and document preparation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, briefs, forms, and other legal filings.
• Review documents for accuracy, consistency, proper formatting, grammar, and professional presentation.
• Manage and maintain electronic and hard-copy case files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Prepare and submit electronic court filings (e-filing) and ensure documents are filed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Upload, organize, and maintain documents within the firm's electronic document management system.
• Maintain attorney calendars, track deadlines, and assist with docketing and scheduling.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, process business expense reimbursements, reserve conference rooms, and assist with incoming and outgoing mail.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and assist with additional duties as needed.
• Handle sensitive and confidential client information with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role within a law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems and electronic document management platforms.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, written communication, and document formatting skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional law firm environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling privileged information.