Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Permanent/Direct hire Corporate Paralegal/Legal Assistant

The Company

Our client is a respected and growing regional law firm with over 50 attorneys, 26 paralegals, and 110 employees within its seven locations.

Location

This position is located on site at the firm’s Massillon office, with some coverage needed at the corporate office in Canton.

The Position

It is expected the person in this role will work independently on assigned matters and/or special projects with general direction from the attorneys.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Entity formation
• Business transactions
• Corporate governance
• Answer phones and greet visitors
• Prepare and revise legal documents
• Prepare and revise corporate organizational documents, including minutes and resolutions, agreements, contracts, amendments, correspondence, and related matters
• Client-contact via in person, phone call, email, and letter
• File printed documents in corresponding folders
• Prepare trial exhibits
• Process incoming mail, outgoing mail, and packages
• Record documents at county recorder’s office and appropriate courts
• Conduct necessary research
• Schedule meetings
• Provide administrative support, as directed by attorneys

Behavioral Attributes

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is eager to learn and take on responsibility. The candidate will be able to take direction and feedback successfully to grow and operate independently. The person in this position will be able to ask pertinent questions and accomplish the project from start to finish. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and empathy, along with strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Products – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Experience working in a similar role in a law firm and/or corporate legal department preferred
• Exceptional attention to accuracy, detail, and grammar
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information
• Strong time management and organizational skill
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Desire to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities as opportunities present
• Professional demeaner, with strong interpersonal skills
• Current Notary Public required

A bachelor’s degree with Paralegal Certificate, an associate’s degree in paralegal studies, or comparable experience is preferred.

• Health Insurance
• 401k plan - Up to 9% company contributions
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Employee Assistance Plan

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