Legal Administrative Assistant

JLM HR Consulting • Bethesda, ME

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About The Position

We have an opportunity to join a team of seasoned professionals at Hostetter Strent LLC, a Bethesda, Maryland based law firm specializing in family law. We are committed to providing clients with dedicated, compassionate, and high-quality service. Job Summary Hostetter Strent LLC is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant who will assist Attorneys & Partners by providing administrative and support services; assisting with day-to-day office operations; and supporting litigation activity.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Adobe Acrobat.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 - 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Criminal background check
• High level personal and professional integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

• Independent critical thinking
• Resourcefulness

Responsibilities

• Maintains attorney calendars; schedules consultations, meetings, events, conferences, and trainings.
• Assist attorneys with litigation process, including pleading review, filing, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Maintains and manages correspondence, pleadings, court logs, files etc.
• Drafts, proofs, and edits correspondence, agreements, and other work products.
• Answers phones and responds to general inquiries, including new client intake.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Wonderful diverse team of seasoned professionals
• Paid time off (22 days per year)
• Firm paid holiday leave
• Health insurance; Eligible to enroll in the firm-sponsored health insurance plan or receive a monthly stipend towards your own health insurance coverage
• Monthly paid parking or metro fees
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching (after 6 months of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees