Paralegal

Paralegal 

DiCello Levitt LLP  

Mentor (Cleveland), Ohio 

Are you a Paralegal with at least three to five (3-5) years of experience handling personal injury cases from inception to trial (mass tort experience a major plus) and can work four (4) days a week onsite in Mentor, OH?  

Are you looking for a career where your work makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives and your community? This role plays a vital part in supporting justice in all its dimensions. 
 
If the answer is YES, we want to talk to you -- apply today!

Join a firm that is shaping front-page headlines pursuing justice every day, whether litigating some of the most significant civil and human rights cases of our time or ensuring that companies take responsibility for their actions and remediate the harm they have caused. 

DiCello Levitt, a nationally prominent, Chambers and Benchmark-rated law firm with offices nationwide, is seeking an interested Paralegal for the Mass Tort practice group in the Firm’s Mentor (Cleveland), OH office. 

Firm Description: 

DiCello Levitt is a leading national plaintiffs’ law firm representing clients in class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil rights, and mass tort litigation. The firm has delivered $20B+ in awards and settlements to our clients and has been recognized for our excellence in litigation by Chambers USA, Law360, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, and The National Law Journal. 

Role and Responsibilities:  

• This listing is for a full-time paralegal who brings meaningful experience supporting attorneys with personal injury or product liability claims at all stages.  Prelitigation file management during all phases and litigation support including experience with a high degree of comfort filing in state and district courts is required.  Mass tort experience including filing documents relative to Multi-District Litigation (MDL) is beneficiation and highly desired for this role. 
• Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and have significant experience communicating with clients, maintaining electronic case files, utilizing  Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, managing a court docket and calendar, and drafting correspondence and other routine notices and pleadings. This role requires great attention to detail, management of large data sets, ability to generate and track reporting, and working in a multi-office team environment. Experience utilizing case management software is highly preferred.  

Responsibilities will include: 

• Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines, and ensure all necessary documentation is up-to-date and accessible.  Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates, gathering information, and addressing inquiries in a timely and professional manner.  
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation, including statutes, case law, and other legal references relevant to ongoing cases.  
• Accurately enter and update case-related data into case management systems, ensuring that all information is properly logged and easily accessible for ongoing casework.  
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.  
• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.  
• Review case documents for relevance, accuracy, and completeness, ensuring all pertinent information is captured and organized effectively.  
• Draft and send a high volume of written correspondence, including letters, emails, and status updates, to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel in a clear, professional, and timely manner. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Desired Skills and Qualifications 

• The successful candidate should have the following qualifications: 
• Skilled in organizing and maintaining electronic case files.  
• Strong written and verbal communication for drafting documents and client interaction.  
• Proficient with legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to adapt to new technologies as needed.  
• Familiar with court rules, filing deadlines, and legal processes.  
• Able to thrive and maintain organization while managing competing priorities and working under pressure in a dynamic, high-volume setting.  
• Understanding of and adherence to ethical guidelines and confidentiality requirements, ensuring client information and case details are protected.  
• Commitment to continuing legal education and staying updated on industry trends and best practices. 

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree or certification in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or similar field of study preferred. 
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience as a paralegal with mandatory litigation experience.
• Experience utilizing case management software, preferably Litify (Salesforce) or Needles.

What DiCello Levitt offers:

• Salary Range: TBD 
• Salary is dependent on experience and location.  

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefits package, effective the first day of the month following your start date:  medical, dental, vision 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Life Insurance 
• Additional Insurance Plans:  Life and AD&D and Short-Term Disability plans 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution 

Time off: 

• Personal Time Off (PTO) 
• Sick Leave Time (SLT) 
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually 

Hybrid Work Style 

DiCello Levitt believes that meaningful collaboration and professional development happen when colleagues have opportunities to connect in person while also benefiting from focused time to work remotely.   

Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong partnerships, encourage innovation, and support professional development through regular face-to-face interaction, while providing flexibility for focused, independent work.  Candidates should be able to reliably commute to the office and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. 

Work Schedule: 

• 4 days onsite each week 
• 1 remote workday each week 

DiCello Levitt LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

DiCello Levitt LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies.  Any resume submitted to any employee of DiCello Levitt LLP without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DiCello Levitt LLP.  Please, no phone calls or emails. 

DiCello Levitt LLP provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the interviewing process and on the job. Please include any reasonable accommodation needs in your application.   

For more information, visit our website: www.dicellolevitt.com.