Job description
The Cleveland office of Ennis Britton Co. L.P.A. is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to support its Education Law attorneys. The ideal candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Office -Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including the creation and formatting of documents and presentations. This position reports to the Operations Manager, as well as the Firm’s attorneys, and is responsible for providing the requisite legal administrative support to the attorneys in the Cleveland and Columbus offices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Monthly firm billing (Clio)
· Assist in preparation of legal documents and presentations including pleadings and collective bargaining agreements.
· Type, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations with attention to detail.
· Maintain calendar and scheduling for assigned attorneys.
· Preparation and submission of new client and/or new matters.
· File, eFile, and serve pleadings/discovery in state and federal actions.
· Prepare and submit expense reports and check requests.
· Communicate with clients as needed.
· Assist in sending vendor and expert invoices to clients.
· Responsible for office mail, office supplies and office technology.
· Position will support the Columbus office and attorneys remotely.
· Assist other administrative staff as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
· Minimum of three years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a law firm.
· Familiarity with and strong working knowledge of electronic billing systems and processes, specifically Clio.
· Knowledge of both state and Federal court rules, e-filing, and court procedures.
· Advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, and document management programs (Box).
· Superior communication and engagement skills, including the ability to interact credibly and diplomatically with individuals at all levels of the Firm including clients.
· Ability to be flexible to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands, and be able to communicate workload challenges to attorneys and/or administrative manager.
· Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.
· Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member.
· Ability to act as back-up to other team members to support additional attorneys when necessary.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
About Ennis Britton Co., L.P.A.
The attorneys of Ennis Britton’s draw on decades of experience and utilize the latest in technology to provide clients with responsive and reliable legal support so that they can navigate the ever-changing world of school law. Working predominantly in the areas of labor law and employment relations, human resources, student education and discipline, school board policy, board governance and representation, construction and real estate law, and school finance, we pride ourselves on a legacy of trust and a reputation built case by case, client by client. The result is one of Ohio’s only fully integrated legal firms with a statewide presence concentrating in school law.
Benefits
· 401(k)/Profit Sharing
· Dental & Vision Insurance
· Health insurance
· Paid time off
· Hybrid Work Environment
Please email a cover letter and resume in confidence to hr@ennisbritton.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Seven Hills, OH 44131 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seven Hills, OH 44131