Maryland Staffing
Legal Assistant
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our client, a law firm in Potomac, Maryland. The ideal candidate will support our attorneys and paralegal within a dynamic litigation department specializing in family law and complex business disputes. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating attorney calendars with scheduling orders, deadlines, motions, depositions, and trial dates. Docket incoming motions and court deadlines, ensuring accuracy using Excel trackers. Conduct conflict checks and prepare necessary forms for new cases. Draft and format engagement letters, pleadings, and other legal documents using firm-provided templates. Organize discovery materials, manage document production, and assist with trial preparation. File pleadings and motions electronically in various court systems, including preparation of trial binders and exhibit indexes. Greet clients professionally, assist during meetings, and handle correspondence in proper legal format. Manage incoming and outgoing mail while supporting attorneys with general administrative tasks. Monitor and restock office supplies, maintain conference rooms, and assist with meeting preparations. Provide backup coverage for breaks and assist with attorney time tracking and reporting. Requirements include proven experience in litigation or family law, with a focus on complex legal matters. Proficiency in e-filing court documents across various platforms is required. Strong knowledge of scheduling orders, drafting pleadings, and preparing discovery materials is necessary. Ability to manage calendars and deadlines with exceptional attention to detail is essential. Familiarity with document management systems and organizational tools is helpful. Effective communication skills for client interaction and correspondence are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, is needed. Ability to handle administrative tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment is required.
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our client, a law firm in Potomac, Maryland. The ideal candidate will support our attorneys and paralegal within a dynamic litigation department specializing in family law and complex business disputes. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating attorney calendars with scheduling orders, deadlines, motions, depositions, and trial dates. Docket incoming motions and court deadlines, ensuring accuracy using Excel trackers. Conduct conflict checks and prepare necessary forms for new cases. Draft and format engagement letters, pleadings, and other legal documents using firm-provided templates. Organize discovery materials, manage document production, and assist with trial preparation. File pleadings and motions electronically in various court systems, including preparation of trial binders and exhibit indexes. Greet clients professionally, assist during meetings, and handle correspondence in proper legal format. Manage incoming and outgoing mail while supporting attorneys with general administrative tasks. Monitor and restock office supplies, maintain conference rooms, and assist with meeting preparations. Provide backup coverage for breaks and assist with attorney time tracking and reporting. Requirements include proven experience in litigation or family law, with a focus on complex legal matters. Proficiency in e-filing court documents across various platforms is required. Strong knowledge of scheduling orders, drafting pleadings, and preparing discovery materials is necessary. Ability to manage calendars and deadlines with exceptional attention to detail is essential. Familiarity with document management systems and organizational tools is helpful. Effective communication skills for client interaction and correspondence are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, is needed. Ability to handle administrative tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment is required.