Litigation Paralegal

LHH is looking for a contract Litigation Paralegal in Cleveland, OH for a law firm. They are looking for someone to start ASAP and the role could last through the end of the year.

This is a full-time, primarily onsite contract role created to assist with a significant backlog of work. The paralegal will work closely with 2-3 attorneys and report directly to the Paralegal Manager.

Due to workload and trial volume, the role is primarily in-office, though there may be potential for a hybrid schedule in the future based on team needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support through all phases of trial preparation and trial
• Assist with trial logistics and materials for a high volume of trials
• Support attorneys with case management, filings, and document preparation
• Handle Ohio court filings and be familiar with state filing systems
• Assist with real estate related litigation matters
• Coordinate and support local trial travel (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and nearby cities)
• Collaborate closely with the litigation team to help address backlog

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Trial experience required (must be well-versed in trial prep and support)
• Real estate litigation experience is a must
• Experience with Ohio court filing systems
• Ability to work full-time, primarily onsite
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment
• Onsite parking provided at no cost
• Travel required for local trials (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, surrounding areas)
• Full-time hours for the duration of the contract

BENEFITS:

o Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis, 12 Paid Holidays, PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

o Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan.

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