Join Our Dynamic Legal Team as a Legal Assistant! Are you an organized, detail-loving professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment? Do you enjoy being the right hand to attorneys and paralegals, making sure every deadline is met and every client is supported with care and precision? We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Legal Assistant to become a key part of our growing law firm. In this role, you won’t just be managing calendars and answering phones; you’ll be an integral part of a team that’s passionate about helping people navigate some of the most important challenges in their lives. What You’ll Do: • Be the communication hub, handling phones, emails, and internal coordination like a pro • Keep our attorneys and paralegals organized by managing schedules, deadlines, and travel arrangements • Prepare, proof, and organize legal documents, contracts, and filings with accuracy and efficiency • Support client communication and follow-ups to ensure they feel heard and cared for • Anticipate needs and take initiative to keep our operations running smoothly What We’re Looking For: • Prior experience in a law firm or legal environment • Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills • Excellent written and verbal communication • The ability to multitask and thrive in a deadline-driven setting • A positive, solutions-oriented mindset, someone who jumps in and gets things done! Why Join Us? • Be part of a mission-driven team that truly cares about the people we serve • Work alongside supportive, passionate professionals in a collaborative environment • Opportunities for growth, learning, and making a real impact • Competitive compensation and a workplace culture that values balance and respect If you’re ready to bring your skills to a firm that values excellence, teamwork, and heart! We want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your legal career with us. Responsibilities: • Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly • Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department • Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed • Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines • Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals • Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails, and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, Binder prep, picking up the mail, preparing welcome boxes, keeping attorneys abreast of their scheduled court appearances as far as ensuring Zoom links are calendared if appearances are on zoom, open and close files, reminding the team of upcoming deadlines • Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently • Open and close client files • Filing for case files • Help with the mail • Filing legal documents with the Courts • Send welcome packets to new clients when asked • Update client information in our case management system • Send appropriate cards/gifts to current clients; and • Other tasks as assigned • This position is a mix of working in the office and running errands, and we anticipate that this position will begin at approximately 35-40 hours/week and has the potential to become full-time. • We are a small but fully staffed law firm with three Attorneys, a case manager, three paralegals, a client impression expert, two directors of client engagement, and a billing specialist. As the Legal Office Assistant, you are here to be the go-to person for office assistance. Qualifications: • Must be able to type at least 50 WPM • Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products • Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary • Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs • Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment • Must be a resident of the Upper Marlboro area in Prince George’s County, Maryland • Must be detail-oriented • Must be patient • Must be punctual • Must be a notary • Must not get flustered when the day does not go the way you were expecting • Must be willing to learn software applications • Must be familiar with mail practices • Must be willing to drop everything and file documents with the Courts • Must be willing to drop everything and run unexpected errands • Must be willing to act as the backup to our Legal Intake Specialist, when necessary • Must have a valid driver’s license • Must have a reliable vehicle • Must have valid automobile insurance that includes medical coverage for yourself and others involved in a vehicle accident while you are working • Must be familiar with Google Drive and G-Suite products Preferences • Family law experience is highly desired We want to see you set goals and look forward to seeing you eclipse them. We want to assist and encourage you to excel in both your professional and personal life dreams. Come join us! Compensation: $41,600

• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails, and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, Binder prep, picking up the mail, preparing welcome boxes, keeping attorneys abreast of their scheduled court appearances as far as ensuring Zoom links are calendared if appearances are on zoom, open and close files, reminding the team of upcoming deadlines • Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently • Open and close client files • Filing for case files • Help with the mail • Filing legal documents with the Courts • Send welcome packets to new clients when asked • Update client information in our case management system • Send appropriate cards/gifts to current clients; and • Other tasks as assigned • This position is a mix of working in the office and running errands, and we anticipate that this position will begin at approximately 35-40 hours/week and has the potential to become full-time. • We are a small but fully staffed law firm with three Attorneys, a case manager, three paralegals, a client impression expert, two directors of client engagement, and a billing specialist. As the Legal Office Assistant, you are here to be the go-to person for office assistance.