Job Description

The Akron office of Roetzel & Andress is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant with 2 – 3 years of litigation experience. Bankruptcy experience is a plus. 

Roetzel & Andress is a law firm with offices located in Ohio, Florida, Chicago, and Washington, DC. Our attorneys provide comprehensive, integrated legal counsel to help our clients achieve their business goals.

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for managing day-to-day administrative and clerical needs of the practice.  The ideal candidate is an initiative-taker, highly motivated, with excellent communication, organizational and computer skills.  This is an excellent opportunity, including hybrid-remote work schedule.     

Primary Responsibilities
Provides administrative and clerical support to the attorney(s)  in support of their specific practice group’s needs and requirements.

Key Duties/Accountabilities Includes, but not limited to :

• Complete assignments and overflow work from various practice groups
• Transcribes/types all correspondence, produces letters, court documents, legal forms, and internal administrative forms as directed or required.
• Responsible for incoming, outgoing, and internal mail 
• Maintain orderly filing of correspondence/documents in iManage for all matters 
• Assist with client billings as directed.
• Maintain updated professional schedules/calendars 
• Manage appropriate communications with clients and professional associates 
• Complete and process miscellaneous disbursement charge records pertaining to client billings in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete and process required forms for the opening of new matters and closing files as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
• Make required travel arrangements for attorneys

Recommended Position Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalency, with a minimum of 2 - 3 years of legal assistant experience preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and perform the duties above in a timely and accurate manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees and vendors.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff in a team environment.
• Knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and accounting software system (Elite preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to meet time-sensitive deadlines is required.

Please respond with a cover letter and resume.

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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