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Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Category: Legal Jobs

Posted on: 2025/09/10

Qualifications
The ideal candidate should be well organized, able to work independently, flexible and able to multi-task
Must have a high degree of professionalism and discretion, articulate and willing to take ownership for project results and project completion
Must have a working knowledge of the litigation process and general court operations
Legal knowledge and experience is required
Experience supporting litigation attorneys
Proactive with a "can do" attitude
Able to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
Able to prioritize work
Attention to detail and organized
Communicate in a concise, professional manner
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Benefits
Buckley King offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, long-term disability, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, referral bonuses, PTO, and a 37.5 hour workweek
Responsibilities
Provide proactive administrative support for litigation attorneys
Prepare, format, edit, and proofread correspondence and legal documents
E-filing pleadings in state and federal courts
Interact with clients, court personnel, attorneys and staff in a professional manner to obtain and provide data, answer questions, and resolve problems
Assist in managing client contacts, emails, and print documents
Proactively manage active calendars/docketing
Proactively monitor deadlines
Schedule and confirm meetings
Enter attorney billable time
Assist in monthly client billing
Provide ad hoc support to other professionals/attorneys as needed
Other duties as assigned
Job description
Buckley King is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant with experience supporting litigation attorneys. The ideal candidate should be well organized, able to work independently, flexible and able to multi-task. Must have a high degree of professionalism and discretion, articulate and willing to take ownership for project results and project completion. Must have a working knowledge of the litigation process and general court operations.

Responsibilities
• Provide proactive administrative support for litigation attorneys
• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• E-filing pleadings in state and federal courts
• Interact with clients, court personnel, attorneys and staff in a professional manner to obtain and provide data, answer questions, and resolve problems
• Assist in managing client contacts, emails, and print documents
• Proactively manage active calendars/docketing
• Proactively monitor deadlines
• Schedule and confirm meetings
• Enter attorney billable time
• Assist in monthly client billing
• Provide ad hoc support to other professionals/attorneys as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• Legal knowledge and experience is required
• Experience supporting litigation attorneys
• Proactive with a "can do" attitude
• Able to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
• Able to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and organized
• Communicate in a concise, professional manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

About Buckley King

Buckley King is a business and commercial law firm that provides advice and legal representation to companies and individuals in corporate matters, transactions, commercial litigation, finance, real estate, and more. The firm values people and places a large focus on integrity, transparency, creativity, teamwork, and delivering practical solutions to clients. Ranked by Chambers USA, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer and has office locations in Cleveland OH, Dayton OH, Atlanta GA, and Naples FL.

Buckley King offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, long-term disability, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, referral bonuses, PTO, and a 37.5 hour workweek.
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