Careers
For over 40 years, Hickman Lowder has been meeting the lifetime legal needs of children and adults with disabilities, the elderly, and their families. We believe in the value of each human being, and that everyone, regardless of age, health, or capacity, deserves the best life possible. Our mission inspires our team every day to continue our important work of advocating for individuals whose lives are complicated by special concerns.
We place tremendous value on our people, our clients, and our community and seek to hire those who do the same. Whether you are interested in starting or continuing your legal career with us or you have a professional background that meets one of our staff needs, we want to hear from you!
Are you ready to join our team? Please forward your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to the attention of Ryan Quinn at [email protected]. Emailed application materials are preferred. No phone calls, please.
Current Career Opportunities:
Probate Paralegal
Location: Sheffield Village, Ohio
Classification: Non-exempt, full-time (37.5 hours per week), hourly
Compensation: $28 – $33 per hour depending on experience
Benefits: Health and dental insurance, 401k with 3% employer match
Reports To: Director of Administration, with input from supervising Attorney
About Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A.
Hickman Lowder is a well-established law firm renowned for providing compassionate legal services to families, individuals with special needs, and the elderly. We are deeply committed to fostering strong community ties and advocating for those who need it most. Our firm values integrity, empathy, and innovation, and we are seeking a proactive, curious, and friendly paralegal to support the attorneys who work in our Sheffield Village office.
Position Overview
Hickman Lowder is seeking a Paralegal to work in our probate area of practice. This position will communicate with clients, courts, and attorneys. The ideal candidate has above-average attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills. While we prefer a candidate with experience, we are willing to train and support a Paralegal who has a positive attitude and is interested in learning new areas of the law.
The successful candidate will work from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Mondays through Fridays in our Sheffield Village, Ohio, location. Paralegals are permitted to intermittently work from home or flex their schedule based on the needs of clients and managing attorneys.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the attorneys in handling probate matters and completing probate forms for estate administration, guardianships, minor and adult ward settlements, and administration of special needs trusts, wrongful death trusts, and minor trusts
- Record deeds and filing documents in person and electronically
- Communicate with third parties such as tax preparers, referral sources, and probate courts
- Learn the local rules and forms for multiple Ohio probate courts
- Manage attorney calendars and preparing for hearings
- Draft outgoing correspondence and managing incoming correspondence
- Prioritize workflow
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Prior paralegal experience in a law firm or a degree in paralegal studies or a related field
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Foxit
- Experience managing client files in both electronic and paper formats
- Experience with document assembly programs, case management software, or similar applications
- Ability to accurately record billable and non-billable time
Personal Qualities
- Highly flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple files with shifting priorities
- Ability to handle novel and repetitive tasks
- Independent and self-motivated, with strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work within a team as well as individually
- Above-average attention to detail
- Compassionate, with experience or a genuine interest in working with individuals with special needs and older adults
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities
- Creative and resourceful thinker
- Curious to learn and apply local rules and statutes
Why Join Hickman Lowder?
- Be part of a values-driven team dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives
- Enjoy a workplace that allows you to make an impactful contribution
- Grow professionally within a well-respected and community-oriented law firm
- Competitive compensation based on experience
How to Apply:
Please forward resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to
[email protected]
or
Ryan P. Quinn
Director of Administration
Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A.
6450 Rockside Woods Blvd., S #165,
Independence, Ohio 44131
No phone calls, please.
Legal Secretary
Location: Sheffield Village, Ohio
Classification: Non-exempt, full-time (37.5 hours per week), hourly
Compensation: $24.50 – $27.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits: Health and dental insurance, 401k with 3% employer match
Reports To: Director of Administration, with input from supervising Attorney
About Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A.
Hickman Lowder is a well-established law firm renowned for providing compassionate legal services to families, individuals with special needs, and the elderly. We are deeply committed to fostering strong community ties and advocating for those who need it most. Our firm values integrity, empathy, and innovation, and we are seeking a proactive, curious, and friendly paralegal to support the attorneys who work in our Sheffield Village office.
Position Overview
The legal secretary is responsible for providing administrative support within the elder Law, estate planning, and probate practices. This position will communicate with clients, courts, and attorneys and greet clients and other office guests.
The successful candidate will work from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Mondays through Fridays in our Sheffield Village, Ohio, location.
Key Responsibilities
- Accept, log, copy, scan, and distribute mail, faxes, emails, and deliveries for attorneys and paralegals
- Provide general administrative support for attorneys and paralegals, including drafting correspondence, scheduling client meetings, opening and closing client files, data entry, copying, faxing, scanning, and emailing
- Handle confidential matters in a professional manner
- Coordinate and manage calendars, scheduling, and travel plans
- Maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures and the document management system
- Conduct intakes
- Communicate and interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff to deliver a high level of customer service
- Participate in in-house training to continue development and expand legal knowledge
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a law firm preferred
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Foxit
- Experience managing client files in both electronic and paper formats
- Experience with document assembly programs, case management software, or similar applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superb proofreading and writing skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to foresee attorney needs and prepare accordingly
- Experience with PracticeMaster/TABS or similar software a plus
- Successful BCI background check
Personal Qualities
- Highly flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple files with shifting priorities
- Ability to handle both novel and repetitive tasks
- Independent and self-motivated, with strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work within a team as well as individually
- Above-average attention to detail
- Compassionate, with experience or a genuine interest in working with individuals with special needs and older adults
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities
- Creative and resourceful thinker
Why Join Hickman Lowder?
- Be part of a values-driven team dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives
- Enjoy a workplace that allows you to make an impactful contribution
- Grow professionally within a well-respected and community-oriented law firm
- Competitive compensation based on experience
How to Apply:
Please forward resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to
[email protected]
or
Ryan P. Quinn
Director of Administration
Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A.
6450 Rockside Woods Blvd., S #165,
Independence, Ohio 44131
No phone calls, please.