Legal Administrative Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

Immediate opportunity for highly motivated individual with outstanding skillset and desire to excel to provide in-person administrative (and possibly paralegal) support to group of attorneys in highly regarded mid-sized law firm in Columbia, MD. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Previous experience in legal/law firm environment preferred but not required.
• Responsibilities include (but not limited to) providing admin support to group of attorneys and, if needed on occasion, to internal accounting group; drafting, proofing, and finalizing correspondence and legal documents; accurately organizing and maintaining complex paper and electronic files; interacting daily with clients and court systems, both by telephone and email, in a professional and polished manner; creating, tracking, updating, and distributing project spreadsheets; entering billable time for attorneys; and additional tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and within set time deadlines.
• Successful candidate will be reliable in attendance; have strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills; excellent computer/tech skills including Microsoft Office with extensive experience in Excel and PowerPoint; and willingness to cross-train.
• Must have keen attention to detail, and strong proofreading skills; critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• This position requires the ability to independently prioritize and multitask without daily supervision.
• Special consideration will be given to candidates with paralegal certificate/experience.

Challenging work, 35-hour work week, great people, positive workplace culture, and generous benefits available. Don’t miss this great opening to work in an energetic environment for a well-established firm that really values its employees!! Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience. Please submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.

No placement agencies please.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person