Family Law Legal Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our family law firm. The ideal candidate will provide essential support across in a high-volume, fast-paced litigation practice. This role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and the desire to work in a high-paced work environment. This position supports multiple attorneys within the firm and plays a key role in day-to-day case management and client coordination.

Responsibilites:

• Provide executive administrative support to the attorneys and paralegals, including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and organizing files.
• Draft correspondence to include letters and emails to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• File legal documents electronically using the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system.
• Maintain organized case files using SharePoint, Microsoft Word, PDF, and Clio.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, mediators, experts, and courthouse staff regarding cases.
• Trial preparation, including exhibit organization and trial binders.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a high-volume environment.
• Experience providing executive administrative support in a professional setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with family law is a plus but not required; willingness to learn is essential.
• Experience using MDEC and/or Clio is preferred, but not required.
• Proficient in legal administrative tasks, including document management, organization, and communicating with clients and potential clients via phone and email.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Legal administrative: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person