Legal Assistant

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC • Frederick, KS

49d • Onsite

About The Position

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Frederick, Maryland office. This in-office role supports firm operations by maintaining office systems, improving the flow of information and documents, and managing day-to-day office efficiency. The position supports partners, managers, paralegals, and attorneys and involves regular interaction with clients, vendors, colleagues, and employees. Law office experience is preferred. Candidates must pass a background check and provide two professional references; pre-employment screening and confirmation of eligibility to work in the United States are required. Criminal, credit, and reference checks may also be conducted depending on the position. Employment is conditional on successfully completing these standards. McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to five years of experience in a professional office environment.
• Ability to prioritize a high-volume, fast-paced workload.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and processes.
• Excellent professional communication skills, including interaction with interoffice personnel, managers, attorneys, clients, and outside vendors.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, including word processing, managing files and records, and firm procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of customer-service principles and processes, including effective written and oral communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel.
• Ability to pass the required background check and pre-employment screens and to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to provide two professional references.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a law office or law firm.
• Familiarity with client platforms used in Default Law.
• Electronic filing and land-recording experience.
• Deed-recording experience.
• Litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with NitroPro.
• Notary Public status.

Responsibilities

• Maintain digital filing of case documents, mail, and faxes in database systems; scan and categorize incoming documents.
• Communicate across the firm and its multiple locations.
• Interact regularly with clients, vendors, partners, and employees.
• Manage appointments and calendars for attorneys.
• Learn and become proficient in legal case management software and client management systems.
• Support partners, managers, paralegals, and attorneys as needed.
• Operate scanners, computers, photocopiers, and other office equipment.
• Monitor office supply inventory and order supplies when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED