Hybrid Legal Assistant - Real Estate

FULL-TIME HYBRID REAL ESTATE LEGAL ASSISTANT NEEDED

Are you a Real Estate Legal Assistant or Paralegal looking for the flexibility to work from home and in office? We have an immediate need for a Legal Assistant to support a busy Real Estate law practice in either the Cleveland or Columbus office. There will be some flexibility with remote work 1-2 days/week. The focus of the firm is to develop and maintain long-term client partnerships through the creation of an exceptional client experience. Candidate must have at least 6 years of litigation experience working as a Real Estate Legal Assistant or Paralegal including the following:

Experience and Hard Skills (MUST HAVE):

6+ years of experience handling the following tasks;

• Pre-Litigation Support
  • Investigating and summarizinng real estate disputes;
  • Gathering property records, deeds, zoning maps, and land use documents;
  • Reviewing contracts, leases, and title insurance policies;
  • Assisting with demand letters and settlement negotiations.
• Pleadings & Filings
  • Drafting complaints, answers, motions and other pleadings;
  • Filing documents with state and federal courts;
  • Tracking filing deadlines and ensuring compliance with court rules.
• Discovery
  • Drafting and responding to discovery requests;
  • Coordinating document collection from clients, title companies, or real estate agents;
  • Reviewing and organizing discovery materials, including real estate records and communications;
  • Managing and analyzing e-discovery platforms and documenting review databases.
• Legal Research & Writing
  • Researching statutes, case law, zoning regulations, and land use ordinances;
  • Preparing legal memoranda and researching summaries for attorneys;
  • Cite-checking and proofreading legal briefs and court filings.
• Client & Witness Support
  • Interviewing clients and fact witnesses;
  • Drafting and organizing witness statements or declarations;
  • Scheduling and preparing for depositions and mediations.
• Trial & Hearing Preparation
  • Preparing exhibit binders, trial notebooks, and witness lists;
  • Coordinating subpoena service and witness appearance;
  • Assisting with courtroom technology setup;
  • Attending hearings or trials to assist attorneys.
• Post-Trial & Case Management
  • Assisting with enforcement of judgments, lien filings, or eviction proceedings;
  • Maintaining case calendars, docket deadlines, and litigation checklists;
  • Updating and managing case management systems and client files;
  • Tracking billable time and preparing billing entries.

Soft Skills:

- Independent worker with a strong background with multitasking;

- Skilled and candid communicator with excellent attention to the details;

- Proactivity and reliability are your forté and you are proud of it;

- (You are) not afraid to ask questions in ANY and all gray areas;

- Ability to be flexible and work with shifting priorities.

Technology:

- Experienced user of Caret Legal;

- Experienced user of Worldocs;

- Experience working in Microsoft Teams.

Culture:

- You will be a fit for this role if you enjoy a culture built on trust, respect, diligence, and good judgment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package, free parking, and casual dress code.
• Hybrid option 1-2 days a week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Work Location : Cleveland or Columbus Office

• $60,000 - $75,000/year