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Owen, Wickersham & Erickson, P.C.
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Dec 06, 2025
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Job Description
We are in search of a Legal Secretary to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involves a range of tasks including reviewing legal documents, coordinating meetings, and managing schedules and billing for attorneys. As a Legal Secretary, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our legal team.
Responsibilities:
• Answer and manage correspondence and phone calls effectively
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, ensuring all necessary materials are prepared and organized
• Maintain and update legal practice management software with accurate data entries
• Review and finalize correspondence, incorporating revisions as necessary
• Support team projects, contributing to successful completion and outcomes
• Manage attorneys' calendars and billing, ensuring all tasks and deadlines are met and accurately recorded
• File pleadings, motions, and affidavits, adhering to all relevant deadlines
• Prioritize tasks and responsibilities to ensure efficient operations of the legal office
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth workflow and effective communication.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proven experience in a legal secretary role
• Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and court system
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, including the filing of documents and the discovery process
• Experience in civil litigation
• Proficient typing and transcription skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively for timely completion
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• High level of discretion and confidentiality for both clients and firm
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• High attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Willingness to continue learning and improving legal knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities:
• Answer and manage correspondence and phone calls effectively
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, ensuring all necessary materials are prepared and organized
• Maintain and update legal practice management software with accurate data entries
• Review and finalize correspondence, incorporating revisions as necessary
• Support team projects, contributing to successful completion and outcomes
• Manage attorneys' calendars and billing, ensuring all tasks and deadlines are met and accurately recorded
• File pleadings, motions, and affidavits, adhering to all relevant deadlines
• Prioritize tasks and responsibilities to ensure efficient operations of the legal office
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth workflow and effective communication.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proven experience in a legal secretary role
• Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and court system
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, including the filing of documents and the discovery process
• Experience in civil litigation
• Proficient typing and transcription skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively for timely completion
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• High level of discretion and confidentiality for both clients and firm
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• High attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Willingness to continue learning and improving legal knowledge and skills.
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