Legal Assistant
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Join Our Dynamic Legal Team as a Legal Assistant!
Are you an organized, detail-loving professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment? Do you enjoy being the right hand to attorneys and paralegals, making sure every deadline is met and every client is supported with care and precision?
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Legal Assistant to become a key part of our growing law firm. In this role, you won’t just be managing calendars and answering phones, you’ll be an integral part of a team that’s passionate about helping people navigate some of the most important challenges in their lives.
What You’ll Do:
Be the communication hub, handling phones, emails, and internal coordination like a pro
Keep our attorneys and paralegals organized by managing schedules, deadlines, and travel arrangements
Prepare, proof, and organize legal documents, contracts, and filings with accuracy and efficiency
Support client communication and follow ups to ensure they feel heard and cared for
Anticipate needs and take initiative to keep our operations running smoothly
What We’re Looking For:
Prior experience in a law firm or legal environment
Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
The ability to multitask and thrive in a deadline-driven setting
A positive, solutions-oriented mindset, someone who jumps in and gets things done!
Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission driven team that truly cares about the people we serve
Work alongside supportive, passionate professionals in a collaborative environment
Opportunities for growth, learning, and making a real impact
Competitive compensation and a workplace culture that values balance and respect
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a firm that values excellence, teamwork, and heart ! We want to hear from You! Apply today and take the next step in your legal career with us.
Compensation: $41,600
Responsibilities: Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed
Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals
Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails, and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, Binder prep, picking up the mail, preparing welcome boxes, keeping attorneys abreast of their scheduled court appearances as far as ensuring Zoom links are calendared if appearances are on zoom, open and close files, reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently
Open and close client files
Filing for case files
Help with the mail
Filing legal documents with the Courts
Send welcome packets to new clients when asked
Update client information in our case management system
Send appropriate cards/gifts to current clients; and
Other tasks as assigned
This position is a mix of working in the office and running errands, and we anticipate that this position will begin at approximately 35-40 hours/week and has the potential to become full-time.
We are a small but fully staffed law firm with three Attorneys, a case manager, three paralegals, a client impression expert, two directors of client engagement, and a billing specialist. As the Legal Office Assistant, you are here to be the go-to person for office assistance.
Qualifications: Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary
Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Must be a resident of the Upper Marlboro area in Prince George’s County, Maryland
Must be detail-oriented
Must be patient
Must be punctual
Must be a notary
Must not get flustered when the day does not go the way you were expecting
Must be willing to learn software applications
Must be familiar with mail practices
Must be willing to drop everything and file documents with the Courts
Must be willing to drop everything and run unexpected errands
Must be willing to act as the backup to our Legal Intake Specialist, when necessary
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have a reliable vehicle
Must have valid automobile insurance that includes medical coverage for yourself and others involved in a vehicle accident while you are working
Must be familiar with Google Drive and G-Suite products
Preferences
Family law experience is highly desired
We want to see you set goals and look forward to seeing you eclipse them. We want to assist and encourage you to excel in both your professional and personal targeted life dreams. Come join us!
About Company
At The Murphy Law Firm, we’re experiencing rapid growth and have earned a strong reputation for delivering exceptional, client-centered legal services. We are a diverse and innovative team, driven by our core values of Passionate, Personable, and Persistent. Joining us means being part of a firm that values creativity, commitment, and a genuine dedication to client success.
If you’re looking to make an impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, The Murphy Law Firm may be the perfect place for you. Join our TEAM as we help shepherd families through messy divorces and custody battles to a brighter future!
Learn more about The Murphy Law Firm and our Managing Attorney, Angel Murphy, to see if this is the right place for your next career move. Join us in delivering compassionate, determined legal services to clients in the DMV area!
- Location:
- Upper Marlboro
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal