Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant

Schroeder, Blankemeyer and Clinton, LLC, a boutique law firm in Ottawa, Ohio with a practice focused approach in the legal areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate/Probate/Trust Administration, Real Estate and Business Law is currently searching for a full-time paralegal/legal assistant.  Our office is specifically looking for an individual with high integrity, strong administrative talents, preferably with at least one to three years of prior legal experience.

The paralegal/legal assistant will provide administrative support, monitor, and distribute incoming information and manage calendars and schedules for multiple attorneys. Tasks include document preparation, research and writing.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities and areas of focus:

• Prepare and proofread documents for attorneys – mainly focusing on probate and real estate.
• Organize and manage confidential client information and office supplies.
• Ensure timely flow of documents.
• Distribute mail and prepare letters, email, memos and other correspondence.
• Maintain calendar and appointments.
• Perform other special projects as requested.

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally – both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Responsible and dependable.
• Willing to cross train on different types of legal work.
• Ability and willingness to take on any additional responsibilities to help the flow of the office.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office.

Familiarity with Practice Master/TABS, Estate Assist or Qualia a plus.