We are looking for an energetic Legal Assistant to join our passionate team at The Murphy Law Firm in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Growing your career as a Full Time Legal Assistant is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, problem-solving and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Legal Assistant at The Murphy Law Firm today!
We're seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and keep the office running smoothly. You'll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you're an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!Responsibilities:Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requestedAccept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothlyManage 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 deadlinesSchedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for eventsUse daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department 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.• Serve as the backup for answering incoming phone calls• Take messages and pass them along to the appropriate parties• Daily voicemail maintenance• 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 assignedThis 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/wk and has the potential to become full-time.Qualifications:Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is requiredMinimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretaryOrganizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this positionExperience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programsAble to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment We are a fun team that respects each other but who also wants to do something meaningful and important. We are professional and serious when the situation warrants it. • Must be a resident of the Upper Marlboro area in Prince George's County, Maryland• Must have legal office experience• Must have a pleasant phone voice• Must be detail-oriented• Must be patient• Must be punctual• 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; and• 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: The Murphy Law firm was acclaimed #15 out of 500 of the fastest-growing law firms in the country with 538% growth in 2022! The Murphy Law Firm takes on primarily family law matters and estate planning. Our company's Motto is Passionate, Personable, and Persistent, we pride ourselves in being JUST THAT!Angel Murphy, Esq. is the Founding and Managing Attorney of The Murphy Law Firm. As a licensed Maryland and District of Columbia attorney and passionate advocate, Angel and her Team take a personal approach to lawyering by devising a creative legal strategy for each client and for each case. Angel and her Team enjoy helping clients face and overcome their legal challenges. We identify with our clients and will work tirelessly to ensure that they are treated fairly in the courtroom and that their case gets the best possible outcome! Benefits of working as a Legal Assistant in Upper Marlboro, MD:
? Company offers great benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
