Paralegal Assistant

We are a growing law firm based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, focused on representing families in nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuits. We are hiring a full-time Paralegal Assistant to support our legal team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This is a great role for someone who is highly detail-oriented, organized, responsive, and able to thrive under a heavy workload. The right person for this position enjoys research, keeps track of moving parts, communicates well with clients and professionals, and takes pride in making sure important tasks and deadlines do not fall through the cracks.

You do not need to have prior law firm experience to succeed here. We will train the right person. What matters most is that you are smart, coachable, dependable, and able to manage a high volume of work with accuracy and professionalism.

If you are the kind of person who likes structure, learns quickly, communicates clearly, and enjoys keeping complex matters organized, this may be a strong fit.

What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Supporting attorneys, paralegals, and tea ---------- mbers with case-related tasks and follow-up
- Managing and tracking multiple deadlines, priorities, and moving pieces across active cases
- Conducting research and gathering information to support case development
- Assisting with client onboarding and helping new clients through the intake process
- Communicating with clients clearly, professionally, and compassionately
- Keeping clients informed proactively and responding to case status questions
- Saving, organizing, and filing digital documents according to firm systems and file naming conventions
- Managing case tasks and helping ensure deadlines are met
- Scheduling events involving lawyers, witnesses, clients, experts, court reporters, and other parties
- Managing lawyers’ calendars for case-specific deadlines and events
- Reviewing, organizing, and auditing medical records and other case documents
- Assisting with drafting and responding to discovery
- Communicating with courts, clerks’ offices, opposing counsel, clients, and related parties
- Handling other case-management and administrative tasks as needed

This Role Is a Good Fit If You Are
- highly detail-oriented and naturally organized
- able to handle a heavy workload without losing track of details
- strong in written and spoken English
- professional, clear, and confident in client communication
- comfortable managing multiple deadlines and tasks at once
- dependable and responsive
- willing to follow systems carefully while staying flexible as processes improve
- coachable and open to regular feedback
- growth-oriented and serious about personal and professional development
- proactive and willing to solve problems, not just report them
- comfortable learning new software and working in a fully digital environment

Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in roles involving data management, client communication, and administrative support
- Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
- Experience managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and follow-up items
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Reliable high-speed internet
- Quiet, professional remote work environment

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a law firm, medical office, insurance setting, or other detail-heavy environment
- Experience with research, records organization, or deadline-driven case or project support
- Experience working remotely with U.S.-based teams

Software / Technical Skills
- You should be comfortable using and learning cloud-based systems and digital tools, including:
- Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
- Email and calendar systems
- Zoom
- Cloud-based file storage and document management platforms
- Case management systems
- Databases and spreadsheets
- Other paperless, cloud-based tools used in a remote law firm environment

Compensation and Growth
- Base pay starts at $6.00 per hour
- Discretionary performance bonuses based on both firm performance and personal performance measures
Advancement opportunities with increased pay and responsibilities are available to top performers after 12 months

Schedule
- Full-time, 6 AM to 3 PM EST
- Expected average of 40 hours per week

Location
- Remote / Virtual
- We are a remote, cloud-based firm
Our main office is located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States

About Our Work Environment
We are a positive, growth-oriented firm that values accountability, work ethic, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. We provide systems for success, encourage learning, and reward strong performance. People who thrive here are energized by responsibility, willing to learn, and committed to doing excellent work as part of a team.

Training and Experience
You do not need to know how to do everything already. We will train you on our systems and processes. Prior legal experience is not required. We are more interested in finding someone who is adaptable, capable, and willing to learn than someone who is set in doing things their own way.

Important Application Instructions
Please note that applications for this position will only be accepted through Onlinejobs.ph. We do not consider or review applications submitted through other job platforms, including follow-ups from external sites, such as ---------- or Facebook. Applications submitted outside of our designated platform will not be considered.

We require all candidates to complete a brief IQ and English proficiency test. These tests are a formal requirement and must be taken through OnlineJobsPH. Completing these assessments is essential for us to ensure that all applicants have the necessary skills for success in the role. Please provide a brief video introduction explaining why you want to work with our firm.

Please make sure to complete these tests before moving forward in the application process. You can access the tests using the following link: ---------- /testcontent