Family Law Legal Assistant

Price Benowitz LLP • Rockville, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Price Benowitz, LLP is seeking a full-time legal assistant to join their growing Family Law team in Rockville, MD. The position serves as an administrative and legal support to the firm’s Family law practice. The legal assistant will be working closely with the supervising attorney. 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. The legal assistant will provide essential secretarial tasks including document preparation, dictation, filing, proofreading correspondence and various other secretarial tasks. Candidates must have a strong foundation of family law experience. The ideal candidate also possesses great interpersonal skills, strong multi-tasking skills together with a proactive approach and sympathetic attitude in dealing with confidential matters. The position is based is in-office, Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM.

Requirements

• Prior legal assistant experience is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Good organizational, time management, customer service skills.
• Ability to work well independently
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Prior Family law experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains legal documents.
• Locates absent parties.
• Performs administrative and client service functions.
• Conducts basic research.
• Assists with the drafting and completion of necessary documentation.
• Assists with the filing of legal documents.
• Assists with the management of databases and files.
• Performs client relation responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists with other essential functions, as assigned.

Benefits

• employer-supported medical, dental, vision insurance
• mental health support
• disability and life insurance for income protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees