Margaret W. Wong & Associates is recruiting a Litigation Paralegal. You will be responsible for a wide variety of legal support activities, including helping attorneys with calling clients and drafting forms and letters.…
Legal · Cleveland, OH
Paralegal jobs in Cleveland, OH
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$19–$40/hr
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$57k
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The Law Offices of Marshall Dennehey, a nationally recognized civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full‑time Paralegal to join our Cleveland, OH office. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigation para…
equivalent (associate's or bachelor's degree preferred). ~3+ years of experience in litigation support or as a legal assistant/ paralegal. ~Prior law firm experience, particularly in civil litigation. Technical & Legal S…
$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…
$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
Career Opportunity: Part-Time Paralegal with The Ohio Justice & Policy Center in Cleveland, Ohio Are you passionate about creating fair, intelligent, and redemptive criminal justice systems? Do you want to support indivi…
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…
protect their businesses and interests. Position Summary We are seeking a highly organized, motivated, and adaptable Generalist Paralegal to support attorneys across multiple practice areas. This role will assist with su…
We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected Cleveland law firm that is adding to its Business & Corporate Law team. This position supports attorneys handling transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, entity…
$55k - $75k
Litigation Paralegal We are seeking aexperienced dedicated paralegal with highly developed research, organizational, and communications skills. Key skills: * Legal research and analysis * civil discovery and litigation m…
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What paralegals earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$25 | $39k–$51k |
| Mid level | $24–$31 | $49k–$64k |
| Senior | $29–$40 | $61k–$83k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Senior Paralegal
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Paralegal Manager
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