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Salary: $50,000
- $55,000 per year A bit about us: This is a well-established full-service law firm rooted in Northeast Ohio with a long history of providing legal counsel to both individuals and businesses.
The firm’s attorneys offer expertise across more than 50 legal practice areas, including corporate and business law, estate planning and probate, employment and labor, real estate, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions.
It prides itself on combining deep local knowledge with sophisticated legal capabilities typically found in larger metropolitan firms, and on using a collaborative, team-oriented approach to solve complex legal challenges for its clients.
Why join us? Health insurance 401(k) matching Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Paid holidays Job Details We are seeking a seasoned Permanent Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to engage in a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal administrative support to our legal team.
You will be an integral part of our team, working on complex legal cases, conducting extensive legal research, drafting legal documents, and managing case files.
If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities: 1.
Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.
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Draft and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
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Manage and organize case files, ensuring all relevant information is easily accessible and up-to-date.
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Assist attorneys in court proceedings by preparing necessary legal documents and liaising with clients and opposing counsel.
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Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and trials, ensuring all parties are informed and prepared.
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Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information, adhering to professional ethics and firm policies.
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Stay updated with changes in legislation and regulations that may affect the firm's clients and cases.
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Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including answering phones, managing correspondence, and maintaining office supplies.
Qualifications: 1.
A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within the legal industry.
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Proficiency in legal research and legal writing, with a strong ability to draft and edit a variety of legal documents.
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Solid experience in case management, including organizing, tracking, and managing large volumes of documents and files.
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Extensive knowledge of legal administrative procedures, including court rules and filing procedures.
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Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and court personnel.
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Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
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About Our Firm
At Patituce & Associates, we believe no criminal case is hopeless. Our team is built on courtroom strength, strategic advocacy, and relentless client defense. We are a trial-focused criminal defense firm that refuses to back down when clients’ freedom, reputation, and future are on the line.
Our attorneys have:
- Handled 20,000+ criminal cases
- Taken 400+ jury trials
- Achieved a 95% trial success rate
- Brought 70+ years of combined experience
- Served as a former prosecutor
- Earned national media recognition
Position Overview
We are hiring an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney to join our growing Ohio defense team. This position offers immediate, hands-on courtroom experience across a wide range of misdemeanor and felony matters, including high-stakes litigation. Associates work directly with senior staff, handling cases from arraignment through trial, while developing advanced litigation, trial, and negotiation skills. We are seeking driven associate attorneys ready to step into serious cases and develop into elite trial lawyers.
Our busy law firm continues to grow, and we are looking for talent that works hard to represent clients well. The best candidate will work seamlessly with partners, other associates, and administrative staff in an effort to effectively serve clients. If you have excellent research and writing skills, can easily use today’s technology, and communicate effectively across all levels, we would love to connect!
Compensation:$85,000 - $130,000 yearly commensurate with experience
Responsibilities:- Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis
- Take responsibility for administrative staff relating to client invoicing/billing records, setting up meetings with clients and completing tasks
- Advise clients by weighing available options toward a successful outcome and plan a course of action
- Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
- Appear in court on behalf of clients and argue motions during legal proceedings
- Get the appropriate legal documents ready for clients, such as brief, motions, and pleadings, as well as correspondence
Core Responsibilities
- Represent clients in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases at the state and federal levels
- Conduct arraignments, bond hearings, pretrials, and motion hearings
- Draft and argue motions (suppression, dismissal, evidentiary)
- Prepare cases for trial, including:
- Witness preparation
- Exhibit organization
- Trial strategy development
- First-chair or second-chair jury trials (experience dependent)
- Negotiate with prosecutors and courts
- Manage client communication and case strategy
- Handle emergency and after-hours client needs when assigned
- Communicate effectively with clients to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the proceedings and are included in their defense planning
- Cooperate with colleagues as necessary to coordinate defense strategies
- Advise clients by weighing available options toward a successful outcome and plan a course of action
- Successful completion of accredited law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with 2 years of related experience
- Prior experience working in a law firm for a minimum of 1-2 years required
- Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
- Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
- Must be a member of your local bar association - active member preferred
- Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw/Lexis)
- Must be able to maintain client communications via phone, email, and in-person meetings
- Must be able to attend hearings in courts throughout the northern half of Ohio
- Must be able to review evidence, conduct research, and draft motions
- Must be able to work with senior attorneys to coordinate strategy
- Must be willing to zealously represent the accused, regardless of allegations
- Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
- Strong knowledge of legal research programs such as Westlaw and Lexis products is required
Patituce & Associates, LLC is a criminal defense firm providing representation throughout Ohio at all local, state, and federal levels. This includes representation beginning in the investigatory phase through trial, as well as through appellate and post-conviction remedies.
We offer paid time off, family leave, health insurance, CLEs, and biannual licensing fees. We also provide a stipend to cover attorney travel expenses.
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Compensation details: 85 Yearly Salary
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