Legal Assistant - Family Law Litigation

Z Family Law•Rockville, MD

13h

About The Position

Join a fast-growing family law firm in Rockville, Maryland, part of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, recognized on the Inc. 5000 list. The role of Legal Assistant involves being part of a team committed to excellence, client happiness, and continuous growth. We don't just offer a job; we create an environment that fosters personal and professional advancement. Our objective is to nurture a culture where our team members recognize how they impact clients and the community. Each opportunity with us is a chance to change lives, and we are looking for individuals excited to join us on this transformative journey. Compensation is based on skills and proficiency level, and we provide a full benefits package. - Benefits consist of contributions towards health insurance, employer-matched 401(k), employer-provided life insurance, short-term disability coverage, free parking, and vacation time. To excel in this position, you should have a mix of empathy, determination to meet goals, skill in nurturing client relationships, and ease in managing large amounts of data. You would be an excellent fit if you: Possess a strong drive to achieve billable targets and can efficiently manage your time Thrive in fast-paced environments that provide diversity and challenges Display a team-oriented attitude, always willing to assist wherever needed Follow established policies and procedures to ensure excellent representation for every client Enjoy working with spreadsheets and digging through bank statements Show flexibility in adapting to new software and technologies While we highly appreciate skills and experience, we prioritize qualities such as integrity, intelligence, and character.

Requirements

A Legal Assistant must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
be friendly, empathetic, and organized
be proficient with Microsoft Office 360 and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Ability to manage time effectively and ensure deadlines and KPIs are met or exceeded
Strong organizational and communication skills--both oral and written
People Skills/Customer Service—A Legal Assistant should have excellent people skills with the confidence to approach clients with empathy
Proficiency in multitasking and adherence to processes
Ability to work in a team with other Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and Attorneys

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with producing discovery and cataloging discovery responses
Promptly contact assigned clients with developments on their cases
Draft correspondence to clients as needed
Submit pleadings and other court documents in Maryland and the District of Columbia
Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to prepare for mediations, depositions, or trials
Operate within a team environment, actively collaborating with colleagues