Legal Administrative Assistant

Shumaker is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to support the firm's corporate and real estate practice areas by carrying out a wide range of administrative duties. The LAA will assist attorneys in the drafting, execution and delivery of documents required to form, merge or acquire, maintain or dissolve business entities, as well as assisting in drafting real estate legal documents such as leases, deeds, purchase agreements and contracts. Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of law firm experience with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

This hourly non-exempt position in Toledo, Ohio will be responsible for and accountable to assigned attorneys and the office administrator.

Essential Duties

• Writes, proofreads, maintains client matter files, and manages correspondence, memos, pleadings, contracts, forms, indices, and other related documents.
• Receives, reads, and routes incoming mail.
• Transcribes dictation.
• Answers telephone and routine questions. Routes calls as needed to appropriate members within the organization.
• Manages appointments and maintains updated contacts.
• Calendars all relevant deadlines.
• Manages multiple time-sensitive projects.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned and appropriate for specific area(s) of law as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Assists other Shumaker legal assistants as needed with workload.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
• Furthers organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests as well as exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Education and Experience

•  At least 3 years of legal administrative experience desired, but not required
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking regularly, up to two hours per day.
• Sitting position, static for up to one-half hour at a time, up to six hours per day.
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Bending and stooping regularly, up to one hour per day.

About the Firm
We’re not just another law firm—we’re something different. The attorneys at Shumaker are known for creating strong, collaborative working relationships with each other and with their clients. Shumaker attorneys experience true camaraderie, backed by a unique paralegal and staff infrastructure, that allows their practice to thrive. As one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States, we look for skilled professionals who want to build a lifelong career with us.

Note to recruiters: We are not currently accepting outside recruiter submissions for this position. 

Shumaker provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.  Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.