Experienced Legal Secretary

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established, respected law firm where your experience and contributions are truly valued.
• Enjoy excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a 4% employer match, and future profit-sharing opportunities.
• Receive two weeks of paid vacation, increasing to three weeks after your third anniversary, plus paid personal and sick days.
• Benefit from employer-paid long-term disability insurance and a $50,000 life insurance policy.
• Choose a $5,000 annual payment in lieu of enrolling in our health insurance plan if you decline that coverage.
• Become part of a collaborative, professional team where your organizational skills make a meaningful difference every day.

Location: Independence, OH (Cleveland Area) | On-SiteJoin our team in a professional office setting, working closely with attorneys and colleagues. We offer an annual salary of $60,000 to $65,000, depending on experience.

Note: We're seeking an experienced legal secretary with a solid understanding of law office procedures, legal terminology, and professional document preparation. Previous experience supporting attorneys in a law firm is important to succeed in this position.

About Us

We are an established Ohio law firm committed to providing exceptional legal service and building lasting client relationships. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, attention to detail, and people who take pride in their work. We believe strong administrative support is essential to our success.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

As our Legal Secretary, you'll play a key role in keeping our attorneys and office organized, efficient, and prepared for success.

• Prepare, proofread, format, and revise legal documents, pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and reports.
• Manage confidential client files, legal records, and electronic documents with accuracy and discretion.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and visitors while handling phone calls and inquiries.
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, presentations, and special events.
• Maintain and update client documents, contracts, and records within our document management systems.
• Support daily office operations, including filing, scanning, correspondence, and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal secretary or comparable law firm administrative experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, law office procedures, and legal document formatting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, proofreading, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
• Experience with NetDocuments, WordPerfect, LeanLaw, or Adobe Acrobat Pro is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great work deserves great support. Along with competitive compensation, we offer comprehensive benefits, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, and a welcoming, professional environment.Our health plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, with employees contributing 20% of the premium. Our 401(k) plan becomes available after six months with a 4% match, and our profit-sharing plan is available after two years.If you're an experienced Legal Secretary who enjoys being an essential part of a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.

JPC-2583

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 2+ years legal secretary or comparable law firm admin exp

Submission Email / Name: Dan - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Pepple & Waggoner is an Ohio education law firm representing school boards. Hiring an experienced Legal Secretary to manage attorney support, legal document preparation, correspondence, client files, and office operations. $60K to $65K plus benefits; target 2+ years of relevant law firm experience (recommended screen).

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• Client job title: Experienced Legal Secretary

• Location: Independence, OH (Cleveland Area)

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 2

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