Margaret W. Wong & Associates is recruiting a Legal Assistant. You will be responsible for a wide variety of legal support activities, including helping attorneys with calling clients and drafting forms and letters. Othe…
Legal · Cleveland, OH
Legal Assistant jobs in Cleveland, OH
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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$17–$32/hr
Typical pay range
$48k
Median, full-time
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Litigation Paralegal. You will be responsible for a wide variety of legal support activities, including helping attorneys with calling... ...documents, preparing legal filings, and communicating with clients • Assist att…
The law firm of Marshall Dennehey seeks a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant with 3+ years of experience to join its Cleveland, OH office. Description: Perform secretarial and clerical duties Open mail for attorney…
$18 - $24 per hour
We are currently looking for experienced Executive Assistants to join our growing talent network. If you have experience providing remote executive support, we'd love to hear from you. Each engagement is different. Some…
$26k - $28k
parole advocacy, judicial release, resentencing efforts, and other legal mechanisms. As the operational backbone of the project, you will... ...Beyond Guilt matters. Assemble rehabilitation portfolios and assist with dev…
$23 per hour
Experienced Document Review Attorney – Remote Great opportunity for licensed attorneys interested in getting started with document review. Please apply to get on our roster for future matters! Excellent work environment…
We’re recruiting for a Litigation Legal Assistant opportunity with a respected law firm in Cleveland. This role is ideal for someone with strong law firm administrative experience who can support attorneys with litigatio…
We’re recruiting for a Cleveland-based law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Business & Corporate Law group. This role requires hands-on experience with transactional work , providing essential support for at…
executives, and middle-market companies across a broad spectrum of legal matters, including business transactions, litigation and... ...support attorneys across multiple practice areas. This role will assist with substan…
corporate filings • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic document systems • Experience with DocuSign and legal document management platforms • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and f…
$55k - $75k
seeking aexperienced dedicated paralegal with highly developed research, organizational, and communications skills. Key skills: * Legal research and analysis * civil discovery and litigation matters * ability to use Rela…
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What legal assistants earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$21 | $35k–$44k |
| Mid level | $20–$25 | $42k–$53k |
| Senior | $25–$32 | $51k–$66k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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