Legal Assistant (Family Law)

Firm Description
Mid-sized law firm is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/paralegal to join their growing Family Law team in Rockville, MD. This is an in-office, full-time position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The position serves as an administrative and legal support to the firm’s Maryland Family law team.
• The Legal Assistant/paralegal will be working closely with the supervising attorney and the office manager.
• This position is responsible for direct contact and communication with clients, preparing legal documents and pleadings for court, organizing client portfolios, analyzing production and discovery documents and financial data and calendar management.
• The Legal Assistant/paralegal will provide essential secretarial tasks including document preparation, document review, filing, proofreading correspondence and various other secretarial tasks.
• This position is responsible for obtaining legal documents, the drafting and completion of necessary documentation, filing of legal documents, and the management of databases and files.
• Performing administrative and client service functions, conducting basic research, locating absent parties, and performing client relation responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a similarly blended Legal Assistant/ Paralegal capacity.
• Previous experience in litigation and/or Family Law /domestic relations cases highly preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Possesses great interpersonal skills, strong multi-tasking skills together with a proactive approach and sympathetic attitude in dealing with confidential matters.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and have good organizational, time management, customer service skills.
• Ability to work well independently, willingness to learn, and to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health insurance coverage
- 401K
- Paid time off for vacations and holidays

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the legal field, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role of Legal Assistant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.85 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person