Legal Assistant/ Litigation Paralegal

Summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is a national law firm with a growing litigation team. The Legal Assistant / Litigation Paralegal will manage residential and commercial foreclosure matters in Ohio and Kentucky courts, handling litigation documents, filings, deadlines, hearings, client communications, and case progression through post-judgment activity.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare litigation documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery responses, notices, and correspondence
• E-file documents in Ohio and Kentucky courts and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines
• Coordinate hearings, schedule court appearances, and maintain attorney calendars
• Serve as a primary point of contact between attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel on assigned matters
• Review and respond to client system messages and inquiries daily
• Assist with case progression through judgment, sale, and post-sale litigation activity
• Maintain organized, accurate electronic case files and ensure budgets and client requirements are met

Skills

• 1–3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience
• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong knowledge of court filing systems, litigation deadlines, and document accuracy standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a team
• All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States
• No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future
• Prior experience handling mortgage foreclosure litigation matters (Ohio and/or Kentucky strongly preferred)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 1–3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience
• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong knowledge of court filing systems, litigation deadlines, and document accuracy standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a team
• All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States
• No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience handling mortgage foreclosure litigation matters (Ohio and/or Kentucky strongly preferred)

Benefits

• Remote-friendly position with flexibility and autonomy
• Collaborative litigation team with strong support and training
• Exposure to high-volume, high-impact foreclosure litigation work
• Stable, growing national law firm with long-term career opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Remote position based out of our Cincinnati, Ohio office