Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Floating Legal Secretary to join our Cleveland office. This position will provide support to attorneys across both our Litigation and Corporate practice groups, filling in for team members during absences or assisting during high-volume periods. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm secretarial experience—preferably with exposure to both litigation and transactional work—along with strong organizational, technical, and communication skills. This role requires adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide seamless secretarial coverage across multiple practice areas, supporting attorneys in both Litigation and Corporate groups.
- Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts (including electronic and traditional filings).
- Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and agreements with precision.
- Create tables of authorities and contents for briefs and other legal filings.
- Assist with corporate and transactional documentation, including contract preparation, closing binders, and entity filings.
- Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, client meetings, and other attorney events.
- Maintain attorney calendars, arrange travel, and manage deadlines.
- Open new matters, conduct conflict checks, and maintain client files.
- Process billing, enter time, prepare expense reports, and assist with special projects as needed.
- Collaborate with administrative support staff and contribute to firm-wide initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of legal secretary/assistant experience in a law firm; experience supporting both litigation and corporate/transactional practices preferred.
- Proficiency in court filing procedures and corporate filing requirements.
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including document formatting, tables, and styles; proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and PDF editing tools.
- Strong proofreading and editing skills with an emphasis on grammar and accuracy.
- Ability to adapt quickly to different attorney work styles and practice needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team approach.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a typical interior/office setting.
Work Schedule
- You will be in office five days a week while training for the first 90 days. After the 90 day period or until you are fully trained you will be able to move to a HYBRID schedule.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other voluntary benefits (medical coverage starts on the first day of employment)
- 401(k) & Profit Sharing Contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Transportation/Technology Contribution
Equal Opportunity Statement
Tucker Ellis LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace for all.
Non-Solicitation Notice
Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted without a prior signed agreement will be considered property of the firm, and no placement fees will be paid.