LAA / Paralegal
About The Position
Gordon Feinblatt is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal with at least five years of progressive legal support experience, preferably in family law. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage sensitive client matters with discretion, empathy, and professionalism. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the practice group throughout all stages of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, protective orders, and post-judgment proceedings.
Requirements
- Minimum five years of experience in a legal administrative assistant and/or paralegal role; family law experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and Maryland state court filing requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work independently in a high-volume practice.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, and legal billing software.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- High level of professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential matters.
Nice To Haves
- Family law experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draft, proofread for formatting and grammatical corrections, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, reports, and case summaries.
- Manage Maryland and federal court filings, including e-filing, e-service, calendaring, and compliance with court deadlines and procedures.
- Coordinate discovery, subpoenas, service of process, trial preparation, exhibit binders, and hearing materials.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Effectively communicate with clients, attorneys, staff, court personnel, and vendors regarding case status, scheduling, and document collection.
- Assist with managing attorney calendars, incoming communications, billing support, time entry, and other administrative and case management tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual Paid Leave Time
- Firm Paid Holidays and a Floating Holiday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA & FSA
- 401K and Money Purchase Pension Plan
- Voluntary Worksite Benefits
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance (Firm Paid and Voluntary for Employee and Dependents)
- Performance Evaluation Program with eligibility for an annual base salary increase and bonus
- Pre-Tax Parking Program
- Affinity Groups
- Paid Volunteer Activities
- Fitness Center Discounts
- Bar Association Dues
- Mobile Device Discount Program
- Notary Fees
- Mentorship and Buddy Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
